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Trip from Midway, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 18m ★
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.

Downtown Midway, FL, FL

Midway, FL

Arian Fernandez

Downtown Gulf Breeze, FL, FL

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.

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 · Cedar Street
2

Turn right onto Keystone Drive

477 ft · 24 sec · Keystone Drive
3

Turn left onto Wheeler Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wheeler Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 98

10 mi · 17 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
5

Continue on US 98

402 ft · 18 sec · Gulf Breeze Parkway
6

Turn right

278 ft · 20 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Keystone Drive

Turn right onto Keystone Drive

Navigation decision point

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Wheeler Road

Turn left onto Wheeler Road

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | 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 | ~19m in

Turn right

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Midway, FL

Night in Midway on Saturday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gulf Breeze, FL

Night in Gulf Breeze on Saturday

Local time

9:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on Gulf Breeze Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.9 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 (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulf Breeze, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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