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

The driving distance from Panama City Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 575.9 miles (926.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 448.9 miles (722.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 22m 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
575.91 mi
08h 41m
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
575.91 mi
Kilometers
926.83 km
Drive Time
08h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Panama City Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 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 Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:41 PM to 5:11 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
6:38 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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Panama City Beach
286.3 mi
04h 20m
To Hollywood
289.6 mi
04h 20m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 21%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
West 23rd Street
27.8 mi · 5%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

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

241 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
08h 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127 mi
448.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
04h 20m from Panama City Beach
Leave By
6:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 575.9 miles (926.8 km) and usually takes 08h 41m 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 286.3 miles from Panama City Beach and 289.6 miles from Hollywood.

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 127 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 $84.29 one way or $168.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.6 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 Hollywood, 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 Hollywood.

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 12.8 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 Panama City Beach and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 448.95 mi (722.52 km).

Panama City Beach

#1 Panama City Beach

City in the U.

Population12,337
Coordinates30.1765900, -85.8054900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: South Thomas Drive (-85.805306, 30.176626)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 927 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.32 gal
76.93 L · about $84.29
Round trip
$168.57
40.64 gal · 153.86 L
Estimated CO2
180.6 kg one way
Round trip: 361.2 kg / 796 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $84.29 $168.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $93.39 $186.78
Premium $4.90 $99.49 $198.97
Diesel $4.35 $88.39 $176.78

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 Hollywood, FL. The current time in Panama City Beach is 21:34:33, although it is 22:34:33 in Hollywood.

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.