How far is Summerdale, AL from Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Summerdale, AL to Fort Walton Beach, FL is about 83.9 miles (135 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 08m 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 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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summerdale and Fort Walton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summerdale and Fort Walton Beach.
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Start on Northeast 1st Street
72 m · 16 sec · Northeast 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 Northwest 1st Street
837 ft · 23 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 1st Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Greenwood Road
2713 ft · 1 min · East Greenwood Road
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Continue on County Road 36
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 36
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Turn left onto Baldwin Beach Expressway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Baldwin Beach Expressway
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Turn slight right
80 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old Spanish Trail
14.2 mi · 19 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Continue on Mobile Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mobile Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on West Nine Mile Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Nine Mile Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2076 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 281 North, FL 281 Toll South: Milton, Gulf Breeze
1037 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on SR 281: Milton, Gulf Breeze
690 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard
3.9 mi · 5 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
7.2 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Continue on Navarre Parkway
9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway
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Continue on West Highway 98
9.4 mi · 14 min · West Highway 98
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Continue on Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
660 ft · 24 sec · Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
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Turn left onto Wright Parkway Southwest
2029 ft · 57 sec · Wright Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Wright Parkway Northwest
2635 ft · 1 min · Wright Parkway Northwest
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Turn right onto Holmes Boulevard Northwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holmes Boulevard 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 Tula Place Northwest
599 ft · 32 sec · Tula Place Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
37 m · 5 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerdale and Fort Walton Beach.
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 East
Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Summerdale and Sunny near Fort Walton Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Summerdale to Fort Walton Beach?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 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 41.9 miles from Summerdale and 41.9 miles from Fort Walton Beach.
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 19.3 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Summerdale and Sunny near Fort Walton Beach.
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 Summerdale and Fort Walton Beach. Straight-line distance: 64.65 mi (104.04 km).
#1 Summerdale
Town
| Population | 1,792 |
| Coordinates | 30.4877000, -87.6997100 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 22,396 |
| Coordinates | 30.4205900, -86.6170700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Walton Beach (-86.61707, 30.42059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 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 | $3.79 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.61 | $25.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
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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