How far is Miami, FL from Pensacola, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Pensacola, FL is about 672.9 miles (1083 km), with a travel time of about 12h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 534.9 miles (860.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
672.98 mi
12h 11m
Flight
534.88 mi
860.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
534.88 mi
Kilometers
860.81 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
672.98 mi
Kilometers
1083.05 km
Drive Time
12h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 12h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 3:21 PM CDT
Return by in Miami
Mon, Apr 20, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-19T04:10
Arrive Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
12h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:12 PM to 6:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Miami
336.7 mi
06h 05m
To Pensacola
336.3 mi
06h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Pensacola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Pensacola.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    2242 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike

    263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Cervantes Street

    2120 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Cervantes Street

    805 ft · 20 sec · East Cervantes Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cervantes Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Pensacola.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
371 mi · 55%
I 10 West
284 mi · 42%
I 95 North
10.3 mi · 2%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
4.86 mi · 1%
I 110 South
0.89 mi
SR 826 West
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
12h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+138 mi
534.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
06h 05m from Miami
Leave By
11:36 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Pensacola?

The road trip is about 672.9 miles (1083 km) and usually takes 12h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 336.7 miles from Miami and 336.3 miles from Pensacola.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 534.9 miles (860.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 138 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $98.51 one way or $197.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and Pensacola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 534.88 mi (860.81 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Pensacola

#2 Pensacola

The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.

Population53,142
Coordinates30.4213100, -87.2169100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Pensacola (-87.21691, 30.42131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1083 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.75 gal
89.89 L · about $98.51
Round trip
$197.03
47.5 gal · 179.78 L
Estimated CO2
211.1 kg one way
Round trip: 422.1 kg / 931 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $98.51 $197.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $109.16 $218.31
Premium $4.90 $116.28 $232.56
Diesel $4.35 $103.31 $206.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Miami, FL and Pensacola, FL. The current time in Miami is 04:10:17, although it is 03:10:17 in Pensacola.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.