Destin to Orange Beach drive: Distance, time & best stops
The best road trip stops on the Destin FL to Orange Beach AL drive are Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola and Perdido Key. The distance from Destin to Orange Beach by car is 82 miles, with a 1h13m driving time.
Planning a Destin to Orange Beach road trip itinerary
The Destin to Orange Beach drive connects great beach towns in Florida and Alabama.
Destin is a beach town on the Florida Panhandle, with white sand beaches and several golf courses. The Destin Harbor Boardwalk tends to be the centre of activity, and there is plenty of activity to be in the centre of.
Top Destin experiences include a sunset tiki cruise, a Crab Island sandbar adventure, a dolphin-watching speedboat cruise and parasailing.
You can also try jetski rentals, the Maximum Magic show, Hydrojet sunset tours and banana boat rides.
If looking for Destin accommodation, the Comfort Inn and Suites offers good value and the plush Henderson Beach Resort has private beach access.
Orange Beach is a hugely enjoyable fun-in-the-sun destination on the Alabama Coast. Good Orange Beach experiences include dolphin-watching cruises, sunset boat tours and sunset sailing cruises.
You can also enjoy a tiki boat tour to the nearby islands and convertible beach rentals.
Top Orange Beach accommodation options with excellent guest ratings include the Tides and the Island House Hotel.
Destin to Orange Beach distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Destin FL to Orange Beach AL is 82 miles. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and 13 minutes.
The best stops to add to a Destin to Orange Beach road trip itinerary are Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola and Perdido Key.
For more suggestions, read the guides to the Destin to Pensacola drive and Pensacola to Orange Beach drive.
Destin to Gulf Shores drive: Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach is largely about the sand, sea and sun. That sand is usually sparkling white, and the sea usually an alluring emerald.
Top experiences in Fort Walton Beach include pontoon boat rentals, stand-up paddleboarding, jet ski rentals and night kayaking tours in clear-bottomed kayaks that glow in the dark.
Great beachside accommodation options in Fort Walton Beach include Beal House and the Island Resort.
Best stops between Destin FL and Orange Beach AL: Pensacola, Florida
The westernmost city on the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola is home to a major US Naval Station. But for most visitors, interest will lie in the white sand beaches and barrier islands.
Top Pensacola activities include nighttime kayaking with colourful LEDs lighting up the kayaks, and dolphin-watching cruises around the bay.
Other ways of exploring include downtown food tours, ghost and graveyard tours, guided pub crawls, Segway tours and sunset cruises.
For beachside Pensacola accommodation with great guest reviews, take a look at the Pensacola Beach Resort and the SpringHill Suites Pensacola Beach.
Destin to Orange Beach road trip attractions: Perdido Key
Right on the Florida/ Alabama border, Perdido Key is a glorious haven of white sand beaches. Perdido Key State Park is the highlight here, with boardwalks leading over the dunes to the beach. Swimming is best during the summer months, but surf gets up in the winter, making it a good surfing spot. Surf fishing is also a popular activity here.
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