We go I65 and get off South of Montgomery at exit 114. Hwy 55 is nice 4 lane all the way to Andalusia. Then it is 2 lane to Florala, where you pick up 331, which is also 2 lane. You do go thru the towns of Florala and Defuniak, not too bad but could be congested. It is approx 90 mi from Andalusia to Topsail. There is construction is several places on 331 south of Defuniak/I-10, widening it to 4 lanes, but did not cause us any delays when we went thru last Dec. They are also widening the 331 bridge over the bay to 4 lane. After you cross the bridge, Topsail is a few miles west on hwy 98. Having said this, we actually take 29 out of Andalusia, to 137 to Fl-189 to 4, then east on hwy 90 a short distance to Antioch Rd/PJ Adams Pkwy, to 85, then get on I-10 east to south on Hwy 331. This avoids going thru Florala and Defuniak, but is a bit further. You could also take Fl 85 south to 293 around Niceville and over the mid bay bridge, then east on Hwy 98 to Topsail. This is shorter than the way I go but 293 has two tolls and traffic can be bad in Destin. Hope this isn't too confusing. Topsail is a great place to stay.
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