A two lane east-west orientated highway linking U.S. 98/Escambia County 297 near Perdido Bay to Florida 295 and U.S. 90 in West Pensacola. At one point, Florida 298 continued west of the current terminus to the Alabama State Line. Florida 298A existed as well along present day U.S. 98 between the current western terminus and Florida 295/New Warrington Road. When Florida 30 was extended westward from downtown Pensacola over the now defunct Florida 294, it also overtook the Florida 298A and westernmost segment of Florida 298. Nowadays of course, Florida 30 is the hidden multiplex for U.S. 98.
Mileage: 6.81 (Source:
Original Florida Route Log compiled by Justin Cozart)
Western Terminus - U.S. 98/west of Myrtle Grove
The final stretch of Florida 298 (Lillian Highway) turns southward to intersect U.S. 98 and Escambia County 297. This westbound photograph displays the junction sign for U.S. 98. The name "Lillian Highway" derives from the U.S. 98 connection to Lillian, Alabama. Photo taken 12/21/03.
Florida 298 and Lillian Highway conclude at U.S. 98. Continuing south will take one onto Escambia County 297 (Dog Track Road) to Florida 173 and Pensacola Naval Air Station. U.S. 98 westbound travels 3.6 miles to the Alabama state line at Perdido Bay. Photo taken 12/21/03.
U.S. 98 eastbound at the western terminus of Florida 298 (Lillian Highway) and the north end of Dog Track Road (Escambia County 297). Florida 298 parallels U.S. 98 eastward through West Pensacola. U.S. 98 continues eastward toward the Pensacola Naval Hospital. Dog Track Road travels southeasterly to Florida 173 (Blue Angel Parkway) and Pensacola Naval Air Station. Photo taken 12/21/03.
Eastern Terminus - Florida 295/West Pensacola
New Warrington Road northbound at the Lillian Highway (Florida 298). This intersection represents the eastern end of the sign posted portion of Florida 298. The state highway itself continues one more block to Corry Station Road (Escambia County 295A). New Warrington Road branches east from Florida 295 to U.S. 90. The two lane road composes an older version of Florida 295 (although Florida 295 shields are still posted along the street). Photo taken 05/14/02.
Florida 298 eastbound draws to a silent close at a stop sign with Corry Station Road. Ahead is a U.S. 90 railroad overcrossing. This elevated portion disallows direct access from Lillian Highway onto the Mobile Highway (U.S. 90). Photo taken 05/16/04.
Florida 298 Guide
Florida 298 East
Eastbound reassurance shield posted on Lillian Highway as it departs the intersection with Florida 727 (Fairfield Drive). Florida 298 follows its final 2.9 miles through residential areas of West Pensacola to Pensacola. Photo taken 05/16/04.
Florida 298 passes underneath Florida 295 (New Warrington Spur) without direct access near a shopping center at West Pensacola. Access to both Florida 295 and U.S. 90 is provided by New Warrington Road ahead. Photo taken 05/16/04.
Florida 298 concludes its signed portion at this intersection with New Warrington Road. Although Florida 295 shields are posted, the Florida 295 mainline no longer travels this section of New Warrington Road. The Lillian Highway continues eastward to Old Corry Field Road (Escambia
County 295A) and Border Street underneath U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway). Florida 298 becomes unsigned on the Lillian Highway on the block between New Warrington Road and Escambia County 295A. Photo taken 05/16/04.
Florida 298 eastbound draws to a silent close at a stop sign with Corry Station Road. Ahead is a U.S. 90 railroad overcrossing. This elevated portion disallows direct access from Lillian Highway onto the Mobile Highway (U.S. 90). Photo taken 05/16/04.
A small stretch of original U.S. 90 twin slab concrete remains in place between U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway) eastbound and Lillian Highway at the railroad tracks. The roadway provides for an eastbound connection between U.S. 90 east and Border Street. Photo taken 05/16/04
Florida 298 West
Westbound on the unsigned portion of Florida 298 at New Warrington Road (old Florida 295). This two lane segment of New Warrington Road is part of a longer alignment between U.S. 98 (Navy Boulevard) and U.S. 90 (Mobile Highway). Photo taken 12/21/03.
Lillian Highway westbound and the first Florida 298 reassurance shield. Ahead is the Florida 295 overcrossing. This expressway portion of Florida 295 (New Warrington Spur) sees no direct access with Florida 298. For motorists wishing to access the north-south highway, connections
via U.S. 90 and Warrington Road are available to the north and south. Photo taken 12/21/03.
The final stretch of Florida 298 (Lillian Highway) turns southward to intersect U.S. 98 and Escambia County 297. This westbound photograph displays the junction sign for U.S. 98. The name "Lillian Highway" derives from the U.S. 98 connection to Lillian, Alabama. Photo taken 12/21/03.
Florida 298 and Lillian Highway conclude at U.S. 98. Continuing south will take one onto Escambia County 297 (Dog Track Road) to Florida 173 and Pensacola Naval Air Station. U.S. 98 westbound travels 3.6 miles to the Alabama state line at Perdido Bay. Photo taken 12/21/03.
