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Trip from Midway, FL to Jay, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 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

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
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.

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Downtown Midway, FL, FL

Midway, FL

Arian Fernandez

Downtown Jay, FL, FL

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.

city in Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milton, FL

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

East Pensacola Heights, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milton, FL

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 6

5 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

$7.92 one way

$15.85 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.57 $8.82 $17.64
premium $4.91 $9.46 $18.92
diesel $6.06 $11.70 $23.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way.

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.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Midway, FL

Afternoon in Midway on Monday

Local time

12:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:34PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:17PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Destination

Jay, FL

Afternoon in Jay on Monday

Local time

12:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:34PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:17PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

76°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

8 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

259 ft 12 ft

Total Climb

258 ft

Total Descent

21 ft

Highest Point

259 ft

~49 mi in

Elevation Range

248 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Jay, FL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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