Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
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3:27 PM
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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Panama City, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 35m
Distance
564.2 mi
908 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$90
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 26m
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6 AM
10h 36m
8 AM
10h 55m
10 AM
10h 43m
12 PM
10h 41m
3 PM
10h 44m
5 PM
10h 54m
8 PM
10h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Panama City, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Panama City, FL covers 564.2 miles and takes about 10h 35m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $89.81 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
282.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 35m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 564.2 miles and 10h 35m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Southwest 64th Way and Hollywood Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southwest 64th Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 35m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 35m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Panama City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest 64th Way | — | — |
| Hollywood Boulevard | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| I 10 | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| FL 12 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Southwest 64th Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Panama City, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
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Southwest 8th Street
2
Continue on Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Southwest 64th Way
3
Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
5
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi
·
4 hr 40 min
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Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Florida's Turnpike
8
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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I 10 West: Tallahassee
11
Merge slight right
122 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
13
Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
367 ft
·
11 sec
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FL `12 South: Greensboro
14
Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Highway
15
Continue on Selman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Selman Street
16
Turn left onto Green Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Green Avenue
17
Continue on Bristol Highway
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Bristol Highway
18
At the end of the road, turn right
28 mi
·
39 min
19
Turn left
24 mi
·
32 min
20
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison Avenue
21
Turn left onto East 7th Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 7th Street
22
Turn right onto Luverne Avenue
430 ft
·
19 sec
·
Luverne Avenue
23
Arrive at your 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 282.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 5h 17m into the drive.
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 124 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 282.1 miles or 5h 17m 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 282.1 miles or 5h 17m
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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Panama City, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines, FL
Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Panama City, FL
Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Pembroke Pines, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 282.1 mi from Pembroke Pines, FL · 5h 17m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
186 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
372 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 Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
282 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 282 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 282.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 282 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Panama City, FL
The final approach into Panama City, 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 Panama City, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Panama City, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$89.81 one way
$179.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
197 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $97.69 | $195.38 |
| premium | $4.72 | $104.91 | $209.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $124.57 | $249.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$90
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 197.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 169.3 | 2 | $59.24 | $27.08 |
| Efficient EV | 141.1 | 1 | $49.37 | $22.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 225.7 | 2 | $78.99 | $36.11 |
Gas CO2
197 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (66% 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
Panama City, FL
Afternoon in Panama City on Friday
Local time
2:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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 35m 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 Pembroke Pines, FL to Panama City, FL covers 564.2 miles and takes about 10h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southwest 64th Way, Hollywood Boulevard, Florida's Turnpike Toll. 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 282 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 282.1 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $89.81 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 35m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Panama City, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pembroke Pines, FL to Panama City, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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