Origin
Gulf Breeze, FL
Night in Gulf Breeze on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulf Breeze, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gulf Breeze, FL
Glenda Thompson
Woodlawn Beach, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gulf Breeze Parkway, Woodlawn Beach Road, Soundside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 11.9 miles, with most of the trip on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Woodlawn Beach Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.7 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gulf Breeze Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Woodlawn Beach Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL is easy. At 20m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (Woodlawn Beach Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (CR 191B / Soundside Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway
Turn right onto US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Woodlawn Beach Road
Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road
Navigation decision point
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 191B / Soundside Drive
Turn left onto CR 191B / Soundside Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze Parkway | 10.7 mi | 17m |
| Woodlawn Beach Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Soundside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gulf Breeze Parkway
— 10.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Breeze, FL and Woodlawn Beach, FL.
1
Start on this road
166 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 98
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodlawn Beach Road
4
Turn left onto CR 191B
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Soundside Drive
5
Arrive at destination
CR 191B
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.79 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Woodlawn Beach, FL
Night in Woodlawn Beach on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gulf Breeze Parkway, Woodlawn Beach Road, Soundside Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL is easy. At 20m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (Woodlawn Beach Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (CR 191B / Soundside Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gulf Breeze, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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