The Wayro route from Colón, Panama to Coronado is 85 miles (136 km), about 1 h 56 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Panama. Advisory issued: Panama August 19, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Panama: “Driving at night can be dangerous, especially on the old Panama City–Colon highway.”
| Total distance | 85 mi (136 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 1 h 56 min |
| Provinces on the route | Colón, Panama |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Colón to Coronado is like
It runs through 2 provinces: Colón, Panama. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Colón to Coronado
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–85 | 85 | Colón, Panama |
- Mile 27 of this route: Colón → Panama (province line)
Places worth a stop between Colón and Coronado
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Municipal Summit (mile 35)
- Nature and outdoors: Soberanía National Park (mile 35), Altos de Campana National Park (mile 69)
- With kids: Parque Municipal Summit (mile 35)
Soberanía National Park
Soberanía National Park lies along the Panama Canal in Panamá and Colón provinces, roughly 25 km from Panama City, with the Chagres River flowing through it.
Parque Municipal Summit
Parque Municipal Summit in central Panama combines a botanical garden with a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility. Rescued native and exotic animals that cannot be released back into the wild are displayed to visitors in its zoo.
Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo (Casco Antiguo or San Felipe) is Panama City's historic district, settled in 1673 after pirates nearly destroyed the original city, Panamá Viejo, in 1671.
Altos de Campana National Park
About 50 km west of Panama City in Panamá Oeste province, Altos de Campana National Park was established in 1966 and covers 11,901 acres of mountain terrain.
More drives to Coronado
- Panama City to Coronado
- Santa Catalina to Coronado
- San José, Costa Rica to Coronado, Panama
- Limón to Coronado, Panama
- San Isidro to Coronado, Panama
- Cartago, Costa Rica to Coronado, Panama
From Colón to other places in Panama
- Colón, Panama to Santiago de Veraguas
- Colón, Panama to Santa Catalina
- Colón, Panama to Las Lajas
- Colón, Panama to Limón, Costa Rica
- Colón, Panama to San Isidro, Costa Rica
- Colón, Panama to Alajuela, Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Colón, Panama to Coronado?
About 1 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 85 miles.
What is the driving distance from Colón, Panama to Coronado?
About 85 miles (136 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Colón to Coronado drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Panama Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Colón to Coronado?
Closest to the road: Parque Municipal Summit (zoo, mile 35, 0.7 mi from the route); Soberanía National Park (national park, mile 35, 2 mi from the route); Altos de Campana National Park (national park, mile 69, 5 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.