Distance between Destin FL and Pensacola Beach FL
The distance from Destin to Pensacola Beach is 43 miles by road. Road takes approximately 58 minutes and goes through Fort Walton Beach, Navarre, Mary Esther and Gulf Breeze.
| Shortest distance by air | 39 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 43.5 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 58 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.5 gal |
| Fuel cost | 5.8 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Destin | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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US 98 8 mi, 11 min
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| Fort Walton Beach | 8 mi | 11 min | 0.2 gal | |
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US 98 2 mi, 04 min
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| Mary Esther | 11 mi | 15 min | 0.3 gal | |
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US 98 6 mi, 07 min
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| Harris | 17 mi | 23 min | 0.5 gal | |
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US 98 6 mi, 07 min
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| Navarre | 22 mi | 30 min | 0.7 gal | |
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US 98 19 mi, 23 min
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| Gulf Breeze | 41 mi | 53 min | 1.4 gal | |
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CR 399 2 mi, 04 min
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| Pensacola Beach | 43 mi | 58 min | 1.5 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Destin to Pensacola Beach?
Fuel cost: 5.8 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 43.5 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Destin to Pensacola Beach?
Driving time: 58 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 20 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 21 min
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 14 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 5 min
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 9 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Destin to Pensacola Beach by land?
The distance between Destin and Pensacola Beach is 43.5 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Destin and Pensacola Beach respectively.
How far is Destin to Pensacola Beach by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Destin and Pensacola Beach is 38.5 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Destin and Pensacola Beach respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Destin from Pensacola Beach by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 4 min to cover the distance of 39 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 16 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Destin to Pensacola Beach?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 15 min to cover the distance of 39 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 17 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Destin and Pensacola Beach?
The halfway point between Destin and Pensacola Beach is Navarre. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Navarre to Destin is 22 mi and driving will take about 30 min. The road between Navarre and Pensacola Beach has length 21 mi and will take approximately 27 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Destin in relation to Pensacola Beach?
Destin is located 39 mi east of Pensacola Beach.
Destin has geographic coordinates: latitude 30.39353, longitude -86.49578.
Pensacola Beach has geographic coordinates: latitude 30.33353, longitude -87.13747.
Which highway goes from Destin to Pensacola Beach?
The route from Destin to Pensacola Beach follows US 98.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- CR 399: 2 mi