Origin
Midway, FL
Late night in Midway on Wednesday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midway, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL
Data updated 39 minutes ago
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midway, FL
Arian Fernandez
Gulf Breeze, FL
Glenda Thompson
Trip Overview
This short, 10.9-mile journey from Midway to Gulf Breeze, Florida, is a quick 20-minute drive perfect for a single-day excursion. Primarily utilizing the Gulf Breeze Parkway, Wheeler Road, and Keystone Drive, this route is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of it being on main roads. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an incredibly budget-friendly trip. Given its brevity, it easily fits into any schedule without the need for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.5 miles from Midway, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, accounting for 94% of the total mileage. The majority of your travel will be along the Gulf Breeze Parkway, featuring a continuous stretch of 10.3 miles. This segment likely offers a consistent driving experience, characteristic of well-maintained main roads. While the route is short, its character is defined by this extended highway portion, suggesting a straightforward and efficient transit rather than winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 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 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Wheeler Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Keystone Drive.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Keystone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Wheeler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Keystone Drive
Turn right onto Keystone Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wheeler Road
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway
At end of road, turn right onto US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
10.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze Parkway | 10.3 mi | 17m |
| Wheeler Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Keystone Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gulf Breeze Parkway
— 10.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midway, FL and Gulf Breeze, FL.
1
Start on Cedar Street
388 ft
·
19 sec
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Cedar Street
2
Turn right onto Keystone Drive
477 ft
·
24 sec
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Keystone Drive
3
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Wheeler Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 98
10 mi
·
17 min
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Gulf Breeze Parkway
5
Continue on US 98
402 ft
·
18 sec
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Gulf Breeze Parkway
6
Turn right
278 ft
·
20 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this brief 20-minute trip covering 10.9 miles, planning is minimal. You can depart at almost any time, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential local rush hour. The low fuel cost of $2 means you likely won't need to worry about frequent stops for gas. Since the longest stretch is over 10 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway, you'll find the drive to be quite continuous. Take advantage of the flexibility this short route offers; you might even decide to extend your stay in Gulf Breeze once you arrive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.5 miles from Midway, FL, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 10.9 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulf Breeze, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Midway, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Midway, FL
This is one driving day of about 10.9 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midway, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Gulf Breeze Parkway for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Midway, FL · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Midway, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gulf Breeze, FL
The final approach into Gulf Breeze, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gulf Breeze, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.47 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
Gulf Breeze, FL
Late night in Gulf Breeze on Wednesday
Local time
12:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Midway, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL covers 10.9 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, Wheeler Road, Keystone 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 5.5 miles from Midway, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.73 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.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Keystone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Wheeler Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Midway, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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