How far is Panama City Beach, FL from Harlem, FL?
The driving distance from Panama City Beach, FL to Harlem, FL is about 515.9 miles (830.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 378.6 miles (609.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 21m.
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.
City in Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panama City Beach and Harlem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City Beach and Harlem.
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Start on the route
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Thomas Drive
146 m · 17 sec · South Thomas Drive
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Turn right onto Front Beach Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Front Beach Road
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1875 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto West 23rd Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · West 23rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
113 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn right
28.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
29.2 mi · 31 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Minneola
2281 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto North Hancock Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard
2982 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard
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Continue on Citrus Tower Road
3198 ft · 1 min · Citrus Tower Road
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Turn left
2275 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 19 min
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2264 ft · 37 sec
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1202 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
15 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Lewis Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Boulevard
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Turn right onto 13th Street
630 ft · 23 sec · 13th Street
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Turn left onto Harlem Academy Avenue
2462 ft · 1 min · Harlem Academy Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
27 m · 3 sec · 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Panama City Beach and Harlem.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
121 mi · 02h 10m
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 Sunny leaving Panama City Beach and Partly Sunny near Harlem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Panama City Beach to Harlem?
The road trip is about 515.9 miles (830.3 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 248.7 miles from Panama City Beach and 267.3 miles from Harlem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 378.6 miles (609.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.3 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 $75.54 one way or $151.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.8 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 Harlem, 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 Harlem.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panama City Beach and Harlem. Straight-line distance: 378.63 mi (609.35 km).
#1 Panama City Beach
City in the U.
| Population | 12,337 |
| Coordinates | 30.1765900, -85.8054900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlem
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 2,705 |
| Coordinates | 26.7375700, -80.9509000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: 10th Street (-80.950993, 26.737569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 830 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 26m |
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 | $75.54 | $151.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.69 | $167.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $89.16 | $178.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $79.21 | $158.43 |
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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