The Wayro route from Panama City to Coronado is 53 miles (85 km), about 1 h 15 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: “The highway is not well lit at night in some areas.”
| Distance by road | 53 mi (85 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 15 min |
| Provinces on the route | Panama |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Panama City to Coronado: the shape of the trip
None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Panama City to Coronado
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–53 | 53 | Panama |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Panama City and Coronado
Camino de Cruces National Park
Camino de Cruces National Park (Parque nacional Camino de Cruces) is a national park about 15 km north of Panama City, in Panama Province.
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.
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
- Colón, Panama 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 Panama City to other places in Panama
- Panama City to Santa Catalina
- Panama City to San José, Costa Rica
- Panama City to Limón, Costa Rica
- Panama City to San Isidro, Costa Rica
- Panama City to Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Panama City to Cartago, Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Panama City to Coronado?
About 1 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 53 miles.
How far is Coronado from Panama City by car?
About 53 miles (85 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 Panama City 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 Panama City to Coronado?
Closest to the road: Camino de Cruces National Park (national park, mile 9, 5 mi from the route); Soberanía National Park (national park, mile 12, 8 mi from the route); Altos de Campana National Park (national park, mile 37, 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.