How far is Miami, FL from West Pensacola, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to West Pensacola, FL is about 675 miles (1086.3 km), with a travel time of about 12h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 538.2 miles (866.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 36m 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 18m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and West Pensacola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and West 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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto Fernwood Avenue
733 ft · 22 sec · Fernwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bobe Street
108 m · 12 sec · West Bobe Street
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Turn left onto Border Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Border Street
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Continue on Lillian Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · Lillian Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and West 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.
Sunny leaving Miami and Mostly Sunny near West Pensacola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to West Pensacola?
The road trip is about 675 miles (1086.3 km) and usually takes 12h 18m 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 337.7 miles from Miami and 337.3 miles from West Pensacola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 538.2 miles (866.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.8 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 $98.81 one way or $197.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Miami and West Pensacola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near West Pensacola.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and West Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 538.15 mi (866.07 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 West Pensacola
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 21,339 |
| Coordinates | 30.4265900, -87.2796900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pensacola (-87.27969, 30.42659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1086 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 25m |
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 | $98.81 | $197.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $109.48 | $218.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $116.62 | $233.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $103.62 | $207.23 |
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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