I Drove 900 Miles on Tesla FSD from Miami to Nashville – Better Than Flying?
Hey everyone, DennisCW here! You know I love diving into all things Tesla, and today we've got a wild story that's got the EV community buzzing. Nate Neule just shared his epic 900-mile road trip from Miami to Nashville using Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) – and he's declaring it's genuinely better than flying. Never going back? Let's break it down and see if this holds up.
The Headline-Grabbing Trip
Nate flew this route 2-3 times a month, with flights costing $400 minimum (often $600-800). Add in Ubers, parking, delays, and cancellations, and it's a hassle. But driving 900 miles? That's about 13-14 hours one way at highway speeds, plus charging.
"The security theater, the chaos, the guy next to you who hasn't met deodorant yet. On the other hand, I pack healthy snacks, press one button, and the car just goes."
Nate took calls, replied to emails, FaceTimed family, and ate without pulling over. No miserable travel day vibes – just productivity on wheels.
Charging Reality Check
Biggest worry: range and charging. Nate's base Model Y handled it like a champ:
- Most stops under 5 minutes (though I'd say 10-15 is more realistic for quick top-ups).
- One extra bladder break (human needs!).
- Total cost: Less than an Uber to the airport.
For a Model Y (real-world range ~250-300 miles), a 450-mile leg means 3-4 Supercharger stops, charging from 10-20% to 70-80%. You arrive with buffer, not zero.
My Take: When Does Driving Win?
I fly Miami-Nashville too, but here's the math:
- Flying: 1-2 hour flight + airport BS = 4-6 hours total, $400+.
- FSD Road Trip: 13-14 hours driving + ~1 hour charging = 14-15 hours, dirt cheap.
Time is money, right? For frequent flyers, maybe not. But if you need a car at your destination (LA to Bay Area, Vegas, or SD for me), driving crushes it. No rental/Uber fees, Superchargers double as snack stops.
Upgrade to a Model S with air suspension for max comfort – Model X range dips, Cybertruck charges more but hauls everything.
Would You Ditch Flying?
900 miles is threshold territory. Shorter trips? Absolutely FSD. This long? If delays plague your flights, why not?
What do you think? Tesla road trips on FSD over flying – yay or nay? Drop your thoughts below!
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Stay charged, DennisCW
