Ferry Pass, Florida
Ferry Pass is a community of 30,053 people in Escambia County, Florida.
Why visit Ferry Pass
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 24 parks and trails, 88 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pensacola State College, Escambia Bay Bridge, Hyer--Knowles Planing Mill Chimney and Lavallet Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 42°F.
Weather in Ferry Pass
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ferry Pass
Ferry Pass is a census-designated place (CDP) in Escambia County, Florida. It is considered to be a community within Pensacola. It is a principal community in the Pensacola—Ferry Pass—Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located north of Pensacola city limits. The population was 29,921 at the 2020 United States census, up from 28,921 at the 2010 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Ferry Pass, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Pensacola State College
School · 2.9 mi
State college in Pensacola, Florida
1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola
Escambia Bay Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Hyer--Knowles Planing Mill Chimney
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Chimney in Pensacola, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes88
Genie’s Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
Genie's Coffee Shop is a charming establishment in Pensacola, FL, that was founded in 2025 and proudly serves the greater surrounding...
1922 Creighton Road, Pensacola
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa 10:00-14:00, Su closed
Coffee Guy Cafe
Cafe · Bagel, Cake, Coffee Shop, Crepe · 2.8 mi
6700 North Davis Highway
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Happy Spot Nutrition
Cafe · Waffle, Tea, Coffee, Donut, Smoothie · 2.1 mi
1734 Creighton Road, Pensacola
Mo-Su 05:00-22:00
John Seafood
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.2 mi
6399 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Mo-Th 11:00-23:30,Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-22:00
Shanghai Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.4 mi
1741 East Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
The Boatyard Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American, Seafood, Brunch, Bar · 1.6 mi
7164 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
The Fishing Hole Hideout Oyster Bar and Grill
Restaurant · Regional, Seafood · 1.8 mi
10421 MILLS SWAMP HOUSE ROAD, Pensacola
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
76 more on the map.
Where to stay22
Extended Stay America - Pensacola - University Mall
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
809 Bloodworth Lane, Pensacola
Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola I-10 North at University Town Plaza
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
7050 Plantation Road, Pensacola
Home2 Suites by Hilton Pensacola I-10 at North Davis Hwy
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
7753 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
LivSmart Studios Hilton Pensacola I-10 North Davis Hwy
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
7077 Plantation Rd, Pensacola
Churches and places of worship22
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.8 mi
5673 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Ferry Pass Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 2.7 mi
6728 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
Ferry Pass United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.5 mi
7300 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Church · Protestant · 0.9 mi
7979 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Jehovah's Witness East Hill
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.7 mi
6100 Lanier Drive, Pensacola
Nativity Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.5 mi
9945 Hillview Drive Road, Pensacola
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare8
FSU Sponsored OB-GYN Residency Program at Ascension Sacred Heart
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
1657 Trinity Drive
Baptist Medical Park - Airport
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
5100 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola
West Florida Medical Group
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
1190 East Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
Kotlarz ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
6100 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
Map of Ferry Pass
242 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 42°F | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 46°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 59°F | 5.4 in |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 73°F | 7.8 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 8.3 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 6.7 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.1 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 50°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 46°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pensacola 7 Nne (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Escambia County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Brent 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Ensley 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Pensacola 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Pace 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Gonzalez 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- West Pensacola 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Bellview 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Milton 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Warrington 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Old Chimney, Flowerchild48, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Florida I10eb Exit 17 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb 9th Avenue Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 12 2 miles, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb 9th Avenue Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb ECUA water tower, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Exit 17, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Escambia County water tower, Woodchuch Ave as seen from I10, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS043-E-217112 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-28912 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-36224 - View of Alabama, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Florida I10eb Santa Rosa County border, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 12 .75 miles 2018, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 17 2018, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 17, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 12 .75 miles, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 17 .25 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 17 .25 mile 2018, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 12 .5 miles, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 12 .5 miles 2018, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10eb Escambia Bay bridge, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 13, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 13 2018, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 17 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 17 1 mile 2018, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida State Road 291sb Interstate 10 East .5 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida State Road 291sb Interstate 10 West, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida state Road 291 Interstate 10 Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 12 exit only, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Interstate 10 Florida State Road 291 offramp, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida State Road 291sb at Interstate 10 East onramp, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I10wb Exit 12 Exit only now, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida State Road 291sb at Bloodworth Lane, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pheidole obscurithorax casent0104419 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Pheidole obscurithorax casent0104420 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Pheidole obscurithorax casent0104418 head 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Pheidole obscurithorax casent0104420 dorsal 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
- Pheidole obscurithorax casent0104418 profile 1, April Nobile, CC BY 4.0
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