How far is Jay, FL from Midway, FL?
The driving distance from Jay, FL to Midway, FL is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jay and Midway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jay and Midway.
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Start on Commerce Street
904 ft · 36 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto South Alabama Street
16.3 mi · 23 min · South Alabama Street
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Continue on Oriole Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · Oriole Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Oriole Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Oriole Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Caroline Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Caroline Street
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Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
8.9 mi · 14 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
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn left onto Abercrombie Road
2496 ft · 2 min · Abercrombie Road
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Turn left onto Keystone Drive
127 m · 20 sec · Keystone Drive
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
118 m · 17 sec · Cedar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jay and Midway.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Alabama Street
Turn straight onto South Alabama Street
16.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jay and Partly Sunny near Midway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jay to Midway?
The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Jay and 24.5 miles from Midway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jay and Partly Sunny near Midway.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
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 Milton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jay and Midway. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.35 km).
#1 Jay
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 30.9529600, -87.1513600 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Midway
This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4064800, -87.0055300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Midway (-87.00553, 30.40648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
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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