Fort Walton Beach, FL Road Trips
Sitting in Florida, Fort Walton Beach, FL is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 422 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Fort Walton Beach, FL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
625.5 mi
Miramar, FL
Quickest Drive
3h 14m
Tallahassee, FL
Plan Around Fort Walton Beach, FL
Continue From Fort Walton Beach, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fort Walton Beach, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Miramar, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Palm Bay, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Tampa, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Orlando, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Gainesville, FL
Fort Walton Beach, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Driving from Fort Walton Beach, FL
On average, trips departing from Fort Walton Beach, FL run 422 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 53m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 626 miles (11h 32m), while the shortest is just 164 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Fort Walton Beach, FL most often head toward Miramar, FL (625.5 mi, 11h 32m), Fort Lauderdale, FL (618 mi, 11h 25m), Palm Bay, FL (481.8 mi, 9h 5m), Tampa, FL (435.1 mi, 8h 4m), and Orlando, FL (417.1 mi, 7h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 422-mile trip from Fort Walton Beach, FL, budget about $69 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Fort Walton Beach, FL and 0 routes heading into Fort Walton Beach, FL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 164 to 626 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fort Walton Beach, FL covers 626 miles and takes approximately 11h 32m. Shorter options start at just 164 miles.
The average route from Fort Walton Beach, FL runs about 422 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 422-mile trip from Fort Walton Beach, FL costs roughly $69 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Walton Beach, FL include Miramar, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Palm Bay, FL and Tampa, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fort Walton Beach, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
20,956
Median Income
$66,556
Median Home Value
$296,000
Median Age
39.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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