Driving time from jacksonville to panama city beach

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Road trip starts at Jacksonville, US and ends at Panama City Beach, US.

Trip (272.8 mi) Route Directions: Jacksonville » Panama City Beach

The Google map above shows directions from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach.

Note: Clicking on any of the directions above, will automatically zoom in on that location within the map.

* Due to road conditions, road work and other unpredictable conditions, these directions should be taken as estimates.

How far is Panama City Beach from Jacksonville?

There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

  • 245.546 miles
  • 395.169 kilometers
  • 213.374 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.

Haversine formula

  • 245.064 miles
  • 394.392 kilometers
  • 212.955 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach?

Estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

On average flying from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, 61 kilograms is equal to 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach

Shortest flight path between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).

There are 247.90 miles from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach in west direction and 273 miles (439.35 kilometers) by car, following the I-10 W route.

Jacksonville and Panama City Beach are 4 hours 23 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Jacksonville, FL to Panama City Beach, FL. The halfway point is Monticello, FL.

Please note the time difference between Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL is 1 hour. The current time in Jacksonville is 6:11 pm and the current time in Panama City Beach is 5:11 pm.

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 10.95 gallons of gas to cover the route between Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach is $36.34.

During the route, an average car will release 214.45 pounds of CO2 to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

  • Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.32 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on October 28, 2022.
  • Read more about our CO2 calculation.


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Halfway Point Between Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL

If you want to meet halfway between Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 30.469910 and -83.809601, or 30º 28' 11.676" N, 83º 48' 34.5636" W. This location is 136.27 miles away from Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL and it would take approximately 2 hours 11 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Monticello, FL, situated 144 miles from Jacksonville, FL and 138 miles from Panama City Beach, FL. It would take 2 hours 11 mins to go from Jacksonville to Monticello and 2 hours 24 mins to go from Panama City Beach to Monticello.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL is Tallahassee, FL, situated 164 miles from Jacksonville, FL and 105 miles from Panama City Beach, FL. It would take 2 hours 32 mins to go from Jacksonville to and 2 hours 3 mins to go from Panama City Beach to Tallahassee.



Weather in Jacksonville and Panama City Beach

Compare the weather today and the next four days in Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL:

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Distance conversions

Checkout the distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Jacksonville, FL and Panama City Beach, FL in this table:

Distance typeMilesKilometersNautical miles
Straight line distance 247.90 mi 398.95 km 215.42 nautical mi
Driving distance 273 mi 438.62 km 236.84 nautical mi

Road Trip Tips

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How far apart is Destin and Panama City?

The total driving distance from Panama City, FL to Destin, FL is 56 miles or 90 kilometers.

Is Jacksonville close to Destin?

✚ What is the distance between Jacksonville and Destin? The distance from Jacksonville to Destin is 289 miles. The road distance is 323 miles.

How long is a car ride from Jacksonville to Orlando?

Between the food, music, and culture, Jacksonville is a fun first stop on any Florida road trip. Plus, it only takes about 2.5 hours to drive to Jacksonville from Orlando.

How long is Jacksonville to Miami journey?

Driving directions from Jacksonville to Miami Cars traveling from Jacksonville to Miami cover a distance of around 345 miles. Travel time is approximately 6 hours.