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

The driving distance from Miramar, FL to Panama City Beach, FL is about 573.7 miles (923.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 446.2 miles (718.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 46m 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
573.73 mi
10h 53m
Flight
446.19 mi
718.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
446.19 mi
Kilometers
718.08 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
573.73 mi
Kilometers
923.33 km
Drive Time
10h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 PM CDT
Return by in Miramar
Fri, Apr 24, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miramar
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
10h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:53 PM to 5:23 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
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miramar
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 Miramar
287.1 mi
05h 26m
To Panama City Beach
286.6 mi
05h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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
Thursday
Using Upper Grand Lagoon as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bahama Drive

    2308 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tropicana Street

    48 m · 12 sec · Tropicana Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive

    527 ft · 25 sec · West Arcadia Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pembroke Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 62nd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South 62nd Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    134 m · 26 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando

    707 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

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

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    258.3 mi · 4 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

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

    112 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 30 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 23rd Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · East 23rd Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left

    1693 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Front Beach Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Front Beach Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Thomas Drive

    146 m · 15 sec · South Thomas Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miramar 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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
365 mi · 64%
I 10 West
122 mi · 21%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 3%
East 23rd Street
7.64 mi · 1%
Front Beach Road
2.62 mi
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

258 mi · 04h 41m

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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127.5 mi
446.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
05h 26m from Miramar
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Miramar 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 Miramar to Panama City Beach?

The road trip is about 573.7 miles (923.3 km) and usually takes 10h 53m 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 287.1 miles from Miramar and 286.6 miles from Panama City Beach.

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

The direct path is about 446.2 miles (718.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.5 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 $84.00 one way or $167.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miramar 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 Partly Sunny around Miramar and 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 12.4 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 3.3 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 Miramar and Panama City Beach. Straight-line distance: 446.19 mi (718.08 km).

Miramar

#1 Miramar

The seventh most populous city in Florida.

Population141,150
Coordinates25.9873100, -80.2322700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Panama City Beach

#2 Panama City Beach

City in the U.

Population12,337
Coordinates30.1765900, -85.8054900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Miramar (-80.23227, 25.98731)
End: Panama City Beach (-85.80549, 30.17659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 923 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.25 gal
76.64 L · about $84.00
Round trip
$167.99
40.5 gal · 153.28 L
Estimated CO2
180 kg one way
Round trip: 359.9 kg / 793 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $84.00 $167.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $93.07 $186.14
Premium $4.90 $99.14 $198.29
Diesel $4.35 $88.09 $176.17

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 Miramar, FL and Panama City Beach, FL. The current time in Miramar is 05:17:15, although it is 04:17:15 in Panama City Beach.

Distance to Other Cities

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