How far is Fort Walton Beach, FL from Summerdale, AL?
The driving distance from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Summerdale, AL is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Walton Beach and Summerdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Walton Beach and Summerdale.
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Start on Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
37 m · 7 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Tula Place Northwest
599 ft · 32 sec · Tula Place Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Robinwood Drive Northwest
47 m · 9 sec · Robinwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Holmes Boulevard Northwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holmes Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Wright Parkway Northwest
2635 ft · 1 min · Wright Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Wright Parkway Southwest
1979 ft · 59 sec · Wright Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
659 ft · 16 sec · Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
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Continue on East Miracle Strip Parkway
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Miracle Strip Parkway
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Continue on Navarre Parkway
9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway
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Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Continue on Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 10 West: Mobile
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate
841 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto West Nine Mile Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · West Nine Mile Road
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Continue on Mobile Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Mobile Highway
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
14.2 mi · 19 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn left onto Baldwin Beach Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Baldwin Beach Expressway
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Turn right onto County Road 36
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 36
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Continue on East Greenwood Road
2713 ft · 1 min · East Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Avenue
87 m · 15 sec · East Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 1st Street
72 m · 10 sec · Northeast 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Walton Beach and Summerdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Fort Walton Beach and Patchy Fog near Summerdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Walton Beach to Summerdale?
The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ferry Pass is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Fort Walton Beach and 42.1 miles from Summerdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Walton Beach and Patchy Fog near Summerdale.
Stop Ideas Near Ferry Pass
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferry Pass.
Mobile Bus Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Walton Beach and Summerdale. Straight-line distance: 64.65 mi (104.04 km).
#1 Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 22,396 |
| Coordinates | 30.4205900, -86.6170700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summerdale
Town
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 30.4877000, -87.6997100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summerdale (-87.69971, 30.4877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.92 | $25.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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