A 2024 Tesla Model S has successfully completed the first full Cannonball Run from Los Angeles to New York using Full Self-Driving software, with no human interventions required. The 3,081-mile journey, undertaken in winter conditions, took 58 hours and 22 minutes. Tesla confirmed the achievement on social media, noting it aligns with experiences of frequent FSD users.
The milestone drive began in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles, and ended in midtown Manhattan, New York City. Conducted by Alex Roy, a former automotive journalist and investor, along with a team of autonomy experts, the trip utilized a 2024 Tesla Model S equipped with AI4 hardware and FSD version 14.2.2.3. The vehicle handled all aspects of driving, including highway cruising, lane changes, navigation, and challenging weather such as extreme cold, snow, ice, slush, and rain.
The journey averaged 64 mph and included about 10 hours of charging stops, during which the team cleaned the vehicle's cameras to maintain optimal FSD performance. Roy highlighted the system's reliability in a post on X: “Elon Musk was right. Once an autonomous vehicle is mature, most human input is error. A comedy of human errors added hours and hundreds of miles, but FSD stunned us with its consistent and comfortable behavior.” He noted that the drive could have been faster without passengers, underscoring FSD's maturity.
This success marks a significant benchmark for Tesla's autonomy efforts. Roy had previously attempted similar runs in December 2024 and February 2025, but those required interventions. Tesla's official X post on January 23, 2026, stated: “Tesla drives itself from LA to NY with zero interventions. If you use FSD Supervised frequently, this probably isn’t surprising to you.” The event fulfills a long-discussed test of self-driving technology across the iconic 3,000-mile route.
