Origin
Midway, FL
Late night in Midway on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, FL to Jay, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, FL
Arian Fernandez
Jay, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 49-mile trip from Midway, FL to Jay, FL takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day excursion, it's a manageable drive with a modest fuel cost estimated at $8. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with Avalon Boulevard and South Alabama Street being key arteries. The route stays within Florida, making it a simple in-state journey. Expect a relaxed pace on this largely turn-heavy local drive, perfect for a quick getaway.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Alabama Street | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Avalon Boulevard | 14.4 mi | 21m |
| Oriole Street | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Gulf Breeze Parkway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Dogwood Drive | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Caroline Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| FL 87 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Garcon Point Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Alabama Street
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, FL and Jay, FL.
1
Start on Cedar Street
388 ft
·
19 sec
·
Cedar Street
2
Turn right onto Keystone Drive
477 ft
·
24 sec
·
Keystone Drive
3
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeler Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 98
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Gulf Breeze Parkway
5
Turn right onto FL 281 Toll
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Avalon Boulevard
6
Continue on FL 281 Toll
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Garcon Point Road
7
Continue on FL 281 Toll
8.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Avalon Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 90
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Caroline Street
9
Turn left onto FL 89
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dogwood Drive
10
Turn left onto FL 87; FL 89
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 87; FL 89
11
Turn left onto FL 89
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Oriole Street
12
Continue on FL 89
16 mi
·
22 min
·
South Alabama Street
13
Turn slight left onto Commerce Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Commerce Street
14
Arrive at destination
Commerce Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Midway, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Keystone Drive
Turn right onto Keystone Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wheeler Road
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
20.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 90 / Caroline Street
Turn right onto US 90 / Caroline Street
Navigation decision point
3
25.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
FL 87; FL 89
Turn left onto FL 87; FL 89
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jay, FL
Late night in Jay on Sunday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Milton, FL
25 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is decidedly local, with a "turn-heavy" profile that means you'll be making frequent adjustments. Only about 11% of the journey involves highway driving, so don't anticipate long stretches of high-speed cruising. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along South Alabama Street. This route feels more like navigating through communities rather than a high-speed transit, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape as you go.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on South Alabama Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Keystone Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Midway, FL to Jay, FL is easy. At 1h 15m with 11% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Keystone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Wheeler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on South Alabama Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Keystone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Wheeler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jay, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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