If your orders send you to NAS Jacksonville, most people start their housing search close to the base. Middleburg, in Clay County, is the quieter alternative: newer neighborhoods, less traffic noise at home, and Jennings State Forest close by for weekends. Infinite Clay Town Center is at 1637 Ascend Village Lane, as little as 25 minutes from the base.

What the commute to NAS Jacksonville looks like

Drive times below are from Infinite Clay Town Center to NAS Jacksonville, measured in Google Maps for a weekday:

• Morning, leaving at 7:30 AM: typically 24 to 45 minutes

• Evening, leaving around 5 PM: typically 26 to 45 minutes

• Quiet times of day: about 35 to 38 minutes, roughly 15 to 19 miles depending on the route

Most drivers take Blanding Boulevard (State Road 21) north, or FL-23 (Argyle Forest Boulevard) toward Orange Park. Both routes can slow down at rush hour, so drive your own route at the hour you would actually be on the road before you decide.

Why Navy families look at Middleburg

Clay County is a suburban market, and daily life reflects it. Walmart Supercenter is about 3 minutes from the community, and the Clay Town Center development next door has restaurants, a pharmacy, a daycare, and a pet boarding spot within a short walk. Orange Park and Green Cove Springs are both close for anything bigger. You trade a longer drive to the base for a calmer neighborhood and newer homes.

Making your housing allowance go further

Look up your rate in the Defense Travel Management Office BAH calculator before you start shopping. The rate follows your duty station's ZIP code and your rank, not the address of the apartment. From there, plan for the full monthly cost. At Infinite Clay Town Center, every lease includes a $111 monthly Smart Bundle that covers AT&T Fiber internet, valet trash, and pest control, so you don't set those up separately after a PCS move.

What's inside the community

Homes come in one-, two-, and three-bedroom plans, with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a full-size washer and dryer, and walk-in closets. On the community side there is a resort-style pool with grills, a 24-hour fitness center, a game lounge, private work stations for remote work or study, and a bark park and pet spa. Cats and dogs are welcome.

Moving from out of state

A PCS move rarely leaves time for a weekend of tours. Several floor plans have 3D tours online, and the leasing team can help you plan a tour for when you arrive.

See it for yourself

If Middleburg is on your list, schedule a tour or call the leasing office and ask about floor plans that are ready now.