How far is Panama City, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Panama City, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 564.5 miles (908.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438.4 miles (705.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 47m 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 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Panama City and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Luverne Avenue
131 m · 26 sec · Luverne Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
69 m · 14 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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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
258 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Panama City and Pembroke Pines.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Panama City and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Panama City to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 564.5 miles (908.4 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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 281.9 miles from Panama City and 282.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438.4 miles (705.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.1 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 $82.63 one way or $165.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177 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 Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Ocala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Panama City and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 438.37 mi (705.49 km).
#1 Panama City
County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,667 |
| Coordinates | 30.1594600, -85.6598300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 908 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 02m |
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 | $82.63 | $165.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $91.55 | $183.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $97.53 | $195.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $86.65 | $173.30 |
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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