Florence, Alabama to Pensacola: Road Trip Guide & Distance

303.7 miles 488.8 km · straight line
379.7 miles estimated 611 km · driving distance
7h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
175° S bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Pensacola?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Pensacola is 303.7 miles (488.8 km) as the crow flies. Pensacola is located S of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.7 miles, taking about 7h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Florence, Alabama in Alabama and Pensacola in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Florence, Alabama and Pensacola. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Florence, Alabama to Pensacola

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 10min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 15min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Pensacola

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
Pensacola
30.42°N, 87.22°W
America/Chicago
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients