How far is Miami, FL from Panama City Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Panama City Beach, FL is about 587.8 miles (945.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 457.9 miles (736.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 11h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Panama City Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Panama City Beach.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
1341 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
112 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway
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Continue on Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Turn left onto Green Avenue
2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue
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Continue on Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto East 23rd Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1693 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Front Beach Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Front Beach Road
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Turn left onto South Thomas Drive
146 m · 15 sec · South Thomas Drive
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Panama City Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami and 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 Miami to Panama City Beach?
The road trip is about 587.8 miles (945.9 km) and usually takes 11h 07m 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 294.1 miles from Miami and 293.7 miles from Panama City Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 457.9 miles (736.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.9 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 $86.03 one way or $172.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami 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 Miami and Sunny near Panama City Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Panama City Beach. Straight-line distance: 457.88 mi (736.88 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Panama City Beach
City in the U.
| Population | 12,337 |
| Coordinates | 30.1765900, -85.8054900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panama City Beach (-85.80549, 30.17659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 946 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $86.03 | $172.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $95.32 | $190.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $101.54 | $203.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $90.22 | $180.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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