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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Florida, United States of America
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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.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Cervantes Street
2120 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Cervantes Street
805 ft · 20 sec · East Cervantes Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 534.88 mi (860.81 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pensacola
The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.
| Population | 53,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4213100, -87.2169100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pensacola (-87.21691, 30.42131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1083 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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