Getting Around

Traffic & Roads

Live map · Bridge status · Hwy 98 · Parking availability

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Navarre Bridge — Hwy 98
Opens on demand for marine vessel traffic · Height clearance: 65 ft (fixed span)
● Status: Open
Est. crossing: 4 min
Bridge opens: On request
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Live Traffic Map

Hwy 98 & Navarre Area

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Key Routes

Estimated Drive Times

East on Hwy 98
Navarre → Pensacola
~28 min
Via Hwy 98 E. Light traffic typical. Peak congestion 7–9 AM and 4–6 PM weekdays. Beach season weekends add 10–15 min.
Moving Well
West on Hwy 98
Navarre → Fort Walton Beach
~22 min
Via Hwy 98 W. Minor slowdown near Navarre Beach Blvd intersection midday. Consistent otherwise.
Light Delay
South via Bridge
Hwy 98 → Navarre Beach
~6 min
Across the Navarre Bridge. No delays currently. Bridge opens on demand — add 5–10 min if a vessel is crossing.
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East on I-10
Navarre → Pensacola (I-10)
~35 min
Via US-98 W to I-10 E. Alternative route avoiding coastal congestion. Recommended during peak beach season Saturdays.
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Source: Emerald Coast Guide · FDOT FL-511 · Santa Rosa County · Updated as conditions change

Parking

Beach Parking & Access

Navarre Beach Marine Park
● Available
Large lot. Contact facility for current fees. Restrooms, showers, picnic areas. Pier access. 6 AM – 11 PM.
Gulf Islands Nat'l Seashore
● Open — No Fee
Free access at Navarre section. Primitive facilities. Dawn to dusk. Limited spots — arrive early on weekends.
Navarre Beach Pier Lot
● Available
Pier fishing access. Contact facility for current access fees. Overflow lot nearby during peak season.
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Plan Your Trip
Road looks clear — check rental availability
Navarre Beach is an easy drive from Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach. Gulf-front condos and beachside hotels fill up fast on weekends — lock in your dates before they're gone.
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Things to Do
Road looks clear — something to do while you're here
Navarre Beach has dolphin tours, fishing charters, kayaking, and snorkeling available daily. Book ahead for summer weekends — popular trips sell out early.
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