How far is Panama City Beach, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Panama City Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 561.6 miles (903.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 431.5 miles (694.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
561.6 mi
08h 26m
Flight
431.57 mi
694.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
431.57 mi
Kilometers
694.54 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
561.6 mi
Kilometers
903.81 km
Drive Time
08h 26m

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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 08h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Panama City Beach
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:27 PM to 4:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Panama City Beach
8:00 PM CDT
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
Reddick
FL

Town in Marion County, Florida, United States

From Panama City Beach
278.7 mi
04h 13m
To Coral Springs
282.8 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Thomas Drive

    146 m · 17 sec · South Thomas Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Front Beach Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Front Beach Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1875 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West 23rd Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · West 23rd Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    113 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    236.5 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 22%
Florida's Turnpike
118 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike South
118 mi · 21%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
West 23rd Street
27.8 mi · 5%
Front Beach Road
4.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

237 mi · 04h 15m

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
08h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.1 mi
431.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reddick
04h 13m from Panama City Beach
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Panama City Beach and Partly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 561.6 miles (903.8 km) and usually takes 08h 26m 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?

Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 278.7 miles from Panama City Beach and 282.8 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 431.5 miles (694.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.1 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 CDT. 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 $82.21 one way or $164.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Panama City Beach and Partly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Reddick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Reddick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

20 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

34 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

47 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

54 mi away
401 North US Highway 441

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Panama City Beach and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 431.57 mi (694.54 km).

Panama City Beach

#1 Panama City Beach

City in the U.

Population12,337
Coordinates30.1765900, -85.8054900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Coral Springs

#2 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: South Thomas Drive (-85.805306, 30.176626)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 904 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.82 gal
75.02 L · about $82.21
Round trip
$164.43
39.64 gal · 150.04 L
Estimated CO2
176.1 kg one way
Round trip: 352.3 kg / 777 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $82.21 $164.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $91.09 $182.19
Premium $4.90 $97.04 $194.08
Diesel $4.35 $86.22 $172.43

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 Panama City Beach, FL and Coral Springs, FL. The current time in Panama City Beach is 21:34:28, although it is 22:34:28 in Coral Springs.

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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.