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

The driving distance from Panama City, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 567.9 miles (913.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 441.4 miles (710.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
567.86 mi
08h 27m
Flight
441.43 mi
710.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
441.43 mi
Kilometers
710.42 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
567.86 mi
Kilometers
913.89 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Fri, Apr 17, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Panama City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Panama City
2026-04-17T07:28
Arrive Hollywood
Fri, Apr 17, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:28 PM to 4:58 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
7:04 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
282.5 mi
04h 13m
To Hollywood
285.3 mi
04h 13m

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
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Luverne Avenue

    131 m · 24 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

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

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Panama City 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 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%
Harrison Avenue
25.1 mi · 4%
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 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.5 mi
441.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
04h 13m from Panama City
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Panama City and Mostly 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 to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 567.9 miles (913.9 km) and usually takes 08h 27m 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 282.5 miles from Panama City and 285.3 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 441.4 miles (710.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.5 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 $83.13 one way or $166.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Panama City and Hollywood, 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 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 10 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 3.7 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 and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 441.43 mi (710.42 km).

Panama City

#1 Panama City

County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States

Population34,667
Coordinates30.1594600, -85.6598300
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Luverne Avenue (-85.659629, 30.15946)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 914 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.04 gal
75.85 L · about $83.13
Round trip
$166.25
40.08 gal · 151.7 L
Estimated CO2
178.1 kg one way
Round trip: 356.2 kg / 785 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $83.13 $166.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $92.10 $184.21
Premium $4.90 $98.12 $196.23
Diesel $4.35 $87.17 $174.35

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 Hollywood, FL. The current time in Panama City is 07:28:52, although it is 08:28:52 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.