How far is Hollywood, FL from Panama City Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Panama City Beach, FL is about 572.5 miles (921.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 448.9 miles (722.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
572.53 mi
10h 50m
Flight
448.95 mi
722.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
448.95 mi
Kilometers
722.52 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
572.53 mi
Kilometers
921.39 km
Drive Time
10h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 11:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:51 PM to 5:21 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Hollywood
286.5 mi
05h 25m
To Panama City Beach
286.1 mi
05h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
Panama City Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Wednesday
Using Upper Grand Lagoon as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Panama City Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Panama City Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Boulevard

    66 m · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    1852 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

    538 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    657 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 30 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 23rd Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight left

    1693 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Front Beach Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Front Beach Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Thomas Drive

    146 m · 15 sec · South Thomas Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Panama City Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
348 mi · 61%
I 10 West
122 mi · 21%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 3%
I 95 North
15.8 mi · 3%
East 23rd Street
7.64 mi · 1%
Front Beach Road
2.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.6 mi
448.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
05h 25m from Hollywood
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Panama City Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Panama City Beach?

The road trip is about 572.5 miles (921.4 km) and usually takes 10h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 286.5 miles from Hollywood and 286.1 miles from Panama City Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 448.9 miles (722.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.79 one way or $167.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hollywood and Panama City Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Panama City Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Panama City Beach. Straight-line distance: 448.95 mi (722.52 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Panama City Beach

#2 Panama City Beach

City in the U.

Population12,337
Coordinates30.1765900, -85.8054900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Panama City Beach (-85.80549, 30.17659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 921 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.2 gal
76.48 L · about $83.79
Round trip
$167.58
40.4 gal · 152.96 L
Estimated CO2
179.5 kg one way
Round trip: 359 kg / 791 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $83.79 $167.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $92.84 $185.68
Premium $4.90 $98.90 $197.80
Diesel $4.35 $87.87 $175.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hollywood, FL and Panama City Beach, FL. The current time in Hollywood is 00:15:37, although it is 23:15:37 in Panama City Beach.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.