How far is Panama City Beach, FL from Jacksonville, FL?
The driving distance from Panama City Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Jefferson County, Florida, United States
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 Panama City Beach and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City Beach and Jacksonville.
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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
186.9 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
2176 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Street, Beaver Street
916 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Panama City Beach and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Panama City Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Panama City Beach to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Panama City Beach and 136.6 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.90 one way or $79.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 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 Jacksonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Panama City Beach and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panama City Beach and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 247.89 mi (398.94 km).
#1 Panama City Beach
City in the U.
| Population | 12,337 |
| Coordinates | 30.1765900, -85.8054900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $39.90 | $79.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.10 | $94.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.85 | $83.69 |
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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