Site Navigation Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee     Florida 292 / Pace Boulevard / Perdido Key Drive Florida 292 begins at the Alabama State line as a transition from Alabama 182 along the Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Florida 292 heads eastward from Florabama along the coastline before turning northward at Perdido Key. The highway skirts the northern side of Pensacola Naval Air Station before widening at Florida 727 near Warrington. Florida 292 enters the city of Pensacola along Barrancas Avenue and turns northward along Pace Boulevard. The state highway shares pavement with U.S. 98 between Garden and Cervantes Streets before coming to an end at U.S. 29 west of the city. Mileage: 24.75 (Source: Original Florida Route Log compiled by Justin Cozart) Western Terminus - Alabama State Line/Alabama 182 The Alabama state line composes the terminus of Florida 292 and the east end of Alabama 182. No end sign is posted in either direction within the community of Florabama. Westward Alabama 182 links Florida with Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and other resort communities of Baldwin County. This stretch of roadway was completely washed out during the landfall of Hurricane Ivan on September 15, 2004. Photo taken 05/16/04. The first Florida 292 eastbound shield along Perdido Key Drive. Florida 292 transitions from Perdido Beach Boulevard into Perdido Key Drive at the Florida state line. Florida 292 continues Alabama 182 east along the Gulf of Mexico coastline toward Perdido Key. The four-lane Perdido Beach Boulevard narrows to two lanes before crossing into Escambia County, Florida. During the Summer tourist season, this highway is heavily traveled. Photo taken 05/16/04. Eastern Terminus - U.S. 98/northwest of Pensacola The northern terminus of Florida 292 features the split of Pace Boulevard into a "Y" as it ties into Massachusetts Avenue from the west. There are no end signs as U.S. 29 veers southeast toward downtown Pensacola. Photo taken 05/08/04. U.S. 29 southbound at the split with Florida 292/Pace Boulevard. U.S. 29 continues southwards at Palafox Street into downtown Pensacola, while Florida 292 facilitates traffic southward towards Warrington and the Pensacola Naval Air Station (via connections with Florida 295). Photo taken 12/09/01. Florida 292 (Pace Boulevard) splits from U.S. 29 (Palafox Street) one block south of Lenox Parkway. A guide sign is posted for the partition as Florida 292 syphons a substantial amount of traffic from U.S. 29 en route to Brownsville, West Pensacola, and Pensacola Naval Air Station. Photo taken 07/19/04 Florida 292 begins along Pace Boulevard to the southwest from U.S. 29 (Palafox Street). Massachusetts Avenue also enters the fold from the west to tie into the terminus. Pace Boulevard comprises a four to five lane surface arterial between Palafox Street and Barrancas Avenue south of U.S. 98. U.S. 29 itself continues southeasterly along Palafox Street into downtown. Photos taken 07/19/04. Florida 292 Guide Florida 292 East Florida 292 carries two lanes between the state line and the Gulf Beach Highway (Escambia County 292A) near the Big Lagoon State Recreational Area. Most of Florida 292 and Alabama 182 was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan's storm surge on September 15, 2004. Photos taken 05/16/04. Crossing the high level bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway between the Perdido River and Big Lagoon. Florida 292 turns northward to the mainland from Perdido Key Drive to Sorrento Road near Gulf Beach Heights. Photo taken 05/16/04. Florida 292 (Perdido Key Drive) northbound at junction Escambia County 292A (Gulf Beach Highway) and Innerarity Point Road. The Gulf Beach Highway loops east of Florida 292 to Big Lagoon State Recreational Area and the west gate of Pensacola Naval Air Station. The highway returns to Florida 292 (Sorrenton Road) in seven miles. Photo taken 05/16/04. 2.1 miles northeast of Gulf Beach Highway is the intersection with Escambia County 293 (Bauer Road) and Vincent Road. Bauer Road carries the county highway 3.9 miles north to U.S. 98 (Lillian Highway) near Paradise Beach and Perdido Bay. Vincent Road continues Bauer Road southward 1.3 miles to Escambia County 292A. Photo taken 05/16/04. Another three miles east on Florida 292 (Sorrento Road) is junction Florida 173 (Blue Angel Parkway). The north-south road loops west of the Pensacola metropolitan area between Pensacola N.A.S., Myrtle Grove, and Saufley Field. The state highway is the most direct to Interstate 10 for beach traffic. Photo taken 05/16/04. The south end of Escambia County 297 (Dog Track Road) as seen from Florida 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) eastbound. The junction occurs just east of the Gulf Beach Highway merge with Florida 292 via Escambia County 292A. Dog Track Road derives its name from the home of Pensacola Greyhound Track at the junction of Escambia County 297 and U.S. 98 near Myrtle Grove. Photo taken 05/16/04. Approaching the south end of Florida 727 (Fairfield Drive) on Florida 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) eastbound. Florida 727 loops north through West Pensacola to junction Florida 295 near U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway). Photo taken 05/16/04. Florida 292 eastbound at the northbound beginning of Florida 727 (Fairfield Drive). Fairfield Drive enters Florida 727 as a residential street from the south. The highway expands from a two-lane highway into one of the primary arterials in the Pensacola metropolitan area on the drive north to U.S. 98 and Florida 298. Photo taken 05/16/04. Now on Barrancas Avenue, Florida 292 crosses a new six lane span over the Bayou Chico into Pensacola itself. This 1999-2000 constructed span replaced an out of date draw bridge. When the new bayou bridge opened, the original crossing was dismantled. Photo taken 12/21/03. Florida 292 eastbound as it descends into the city of Pensacola. Ahead is the departure of Barrancas Avenue from Florida 292 and the beginning of Pace Boulevard. Florida 292 follows Pace Boulevard northward to its terminus at U.S. 29 (Pensacola Boulevard). Photo taken 12/21/03. Four lanes of Pace Boulevard travel northward from Barrancas Avenue. This reassurance shield is posted just beyond the split with Barrancas Avenue south of Navy Boulevard (U.S. 98) & Garden Street (U.S. 98 Business). Photo taken 12/21/03. Approaching the junction with U.S. 98 (Navy Boulevard) and U.S. 98 Business (Garden Street). The upcoming intersection represents the south beginning of an overlap between U.S. 98 and Florida 292 between Navy Boulevard and Cervantes Street (U.S. 90). Photo taken 12/21/03. Florida 292 is ignored in this U.S. 98 shield assembly at the intersection of Pace Boulevard with Navy Boulevard & Garden Street. U.S. 98 Business travels eastward along the original U.S. 98 through downtown Pensacola to Interstate 110. U.S. 98 travels eight blocks northward with Florida 292 to U.S. 90. At Cervantes Street, U.S. 98 turns east onto U.S. 90. Photo taken 12/21/03. The final Florida 292 northbound shield is posted on the one mile stretch of Pace Boulevard between Florida 295 (Fairfield Drive) and junction U.S. 29 (Palafox Street). Pace Boulevard maintains itself as a five-lane arterial through to the terminus. Photo taken 05/08/04. Florida 292 (Pace Boulevard) prepares to merge onto U.S. 29 (Palafox Street) at its intersection with Massachusetts Avenue. Massachusetts Avenue stems westward from the confluence 0.7 miles to Escambia County 453 (W Street) and 3.7 miles to its end at U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway). Photo taken 05/08/04. Florida 292 West A set of guide signs is posted above Florida 292 (Barrancas Avenue) for the upcoming junction with Florida 295 (Navy Boulevard). Florida 295 is the main highway into Pensacola Naval Air Station to the south. Westward Florida 292 becomes the Gulf Beach Highway en route to Perdido Key and the state of Alabama. Photo taken 12/21/03. Westbound Florida 292 at the southern end of Florida 727 (Fairfield Drive). Fairfield Drive encircles the western suburbs of Pensacola between the Gulf Beach Highway and Interstate 110. Photo taken 09/29/02. Page Updated November 1, 2004.