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

The driving distance from Panama City, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 553.6 miles (890.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 424 miles (682.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 27m 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
553.56 mi
08h 13m
Flight
423.96 mi
682.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
423.96 mi
Kilometers
682.29 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
553.56 mi
Kilometers
890.87 km
Drive Time
08h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Panama City
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Panama City
2026-04-17T07:29
Arrive Coral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 3:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:14 PM to 4:44 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
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Panama City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
274.9 mi
04h 06m
To Coral Springs
278.6 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Luverne Avenue

    131 m · 26 sec · Luverne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    69 m · 14 sec · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Panama City 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 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%
Harrison Avenue
25.1 mi · 5%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 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 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.6 mi
424 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
04h 06m from Panama City
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Panama City and Mostly 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 to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 553.6 miles (890.9 km) and usually takes 08h 13m 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 274.9 miles from Panama City and 278.6 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 424 miles (682.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.6 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 $81.01 one way or $162.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ocala, 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 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 and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 423.96 mi (682.29 km).

Panama City

#1 Panama City

County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States

Population34,667
Coordinates30.1594600, -85.6598300
Altitude8
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: Luverne Avenue (-85.659629, 30.15946)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 891 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.53 gal
73.94 L · about $81.01
Round trip
$162.02
39.06 gal · 147.88 L
Estimated CO2
173.6 kg one way
Round trip: 347.1 kg / 765 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $81.01 $162.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $89.76 $179.52
Premium $4.90 $95.62 $191.24
Diesel $4.35 $84.96 $169.91

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Panama City, FL and Coral Springs, FL. The current time in Panama City is 07:29:04, although it is 08:29:04 in Coral Springs.

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.