How far is Panama City, FL from Tampa, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Panama City and Tampa is 246.44 miles (396.61 km).
Flight distance from Panama City, FL to Tampa, FL is 246.44 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Panama City to Tampa with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Panama City, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 375.39 miles (604.14 km) by car.
Driving from Panama City to Tampa will take approximately 05 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Panama City
County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34667 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°9'34"N 85°39'35"W |
| Latitude | 30.1594600 |
| Longitude | -85.6598300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.
| Population | 407599 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W |
| Latitude | 27.9475200 |
| Longitude | -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tampa: Kennedy Boulevard (-82.458429,27.947518)
Estimated Travel Time Between Panama City and Tampa
The distance between Panama City and Tampa is 604 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 42 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Panama City, FL and Tampa, FL. The current time in Panama City is 05:20:56, although it is 06:20:56 in Tampa.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.14 liters (13.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Panama City and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Panama City to Tampa is $44.03 (diesel $57.62).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $44.03 | $49.57 | $53.86 | $57.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Panama City and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
