How far is Pensacola, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Pensacola, FL to Miami, FL is about 673.9 miles (1084.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 534.9 miles (860.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 41m.
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 Pensacola and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pensacola and Miami.
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Start on East Cervantes Street
1154 ft · 37 sec · East Cervantes Street
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Turn left onto North Hayne Street
38 m · 4 sec · North Hayne Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 110 North
2177 ft · 53 sec
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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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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
264.2 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pensacola and Miami.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
283 mi · 05h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pensacola and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pensacola to Miami?
The road trip is about 673.9 miles (1084.6 km) and usually takes 09h 41m 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 336.6 miles from Pensacola and 337.3 miles from Miami.
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 139 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 CDT. 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 $98.64 one way or $197.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 211.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pensacola and Miami, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pensacola and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
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 Pensacola and Miami. Straight-line distance: 534.88 mi (860.81 km).
#1 Pensacola
The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.
| Population | 53,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4213100, -87.2169100 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1085 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $98.64 | $197.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $109.29 | $218.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $116.43 | $232.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $103.44 | $206.89 |
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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