Origin
Panama City Beach, FL
Afternoon in Panama City Beach on Monday
Local time
3:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Panama City Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Drive Time
10h 32m
Distance
557.1 mi
897 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 23m
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6 AM
10h 33m
8 AM
10h 52m
10 AM
10h 39m
12 PM
10h 37m
3 PM
10h 40m
5 PM
10h 51m
8 PM
10h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Panama City Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 557.1 miles and takes about 10h 32m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 236.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
278.6 miles from Panama City Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 557.1 miles and 10h 32m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 236.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near US 231.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 557.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 311.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 548.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 231
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
311.7 mi into trip
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~6h 2m in
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Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
548.2 mi into trip
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~10h 17m in
Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgra...
7
553.2 mi into trip
|
~10h 24m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
7
553.6 mi into trip
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~10h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Coral Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Coral Springs
Towns Along This Route
Between Panama City Beach, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
311.7 mi in
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~6h 2m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
311.7 mi in
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~6h 2m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 236.5 mi | 4h 14m |
| I 10 | 121.5 mi | 2h 10m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| FL 20 | 28.4 mi | 39m |
| US 231 | 22.6 mi | 29m |
| FL 12 | 18.1 mi | 24m |
| West 23rd Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 236.5 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City Beach, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Thomas Drive
479 ft
·
17 sec
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South Thomas Drive
3
Turn right onto FL 30
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Front Beach Road
4
Merge onto US 98
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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US 98
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Turn straight onto FL 368
5.3 mi
·
9 min
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West 23rd Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 231
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 231
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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US 231
9
Continue on US 231
21 mi
·
27 min
·
US 231
10
Turn right onto FL 20
28 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 20
11
Turn left onto FL 12
18 mi
·
24 min
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FL 12
12
Turn right onto FL 12; CR 270
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Selman Street
13
Continue on FL 12
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
15
Merge onto I 10
121 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
17
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
237 mi
·
4 hr 14 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
21
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coral Springs
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
25
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
26
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
27
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sample Road
28
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
29
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
30
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 278.6 miles from Panama City Beach, FL, or about 5h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.5 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 2h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 278.6 miles or 5h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 278.6 miles or 5h 27m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Panama City Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Panama City Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Coral Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Panama City Beach, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 236.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 278.6 mi from Panama City Beach, FL · 5h 27m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
184 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
368 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Orlando, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
279 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 278.6 miles from Panama City Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Coral Springs, FL
The final approach into Coral Springs, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coral Springs, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Coral Springs, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.06 one way
$186.12 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
195 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $100.80 | $201.61 |
| premium | $4.90 | $107.38 | $214.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $123.77 | $247.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.87
Florida's Turnpike
(236.5 mi)
$16.56
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.8 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$240–$350
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 194.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167.1 | 2 | $58.50 | $26.74 |
| Efficient EV | 139.3 | 1 | $48.75 | $22.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 222.8 | 2 | $77.99 | $35.65 |
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Afternoon in Coral Springs on Monday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
21 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 32m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Panama City Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 557.1 miles and takes about 10h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 279 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 278.6 miles from Panama City Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $93.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 557.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 311.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 548.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Panama City Beach, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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