Trip from Brent, FL to East Milton, FL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 10, Ward Basin Road, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Brent, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Brent, FL to East Milton, FL?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

21 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 26m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 33m

10 AM

0h 30m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 33m

8 PM

0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to East Milton, FL covers 21 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, Ward Basin Road, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.34 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 21 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 27m highway drive covering 21 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Ward Basin Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Ward Basin Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North

9

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...

5

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

5

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

18.2 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward CR 89: Milton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 28 Toward CR 89: Milton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brent, FL and East Milton, FL, road signs point toward Davis Highway and Cr 89: Milton.

Davis Highway

2.3 mi in | ~4m

Cr 89: Milton

18.2 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	14.9 mi	16m
Ward Basin Road	2.3 mi	4m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
Brent Lane	0.4 mi	1m
East Brent Lane	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 14.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and East Milton, FL.

1

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

2

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

5

Merge onto I 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

8

Merge onto I 10

15 mi · 16 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 28 Toward CR 89: Milton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Keep slight left at fork

140 ft · 3 sec

11

Turn left onto CR 89

2.3 mi · 4 min · Ward Basin Road

12

Arrive at destination

CR 89

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.34 one way

$6.69 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$3.64	$7.27
premium	$4.72	$3.90	$7.81
diesel	$5.61	$4.64	$9.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.3	$2.20	$1.01
Efficient EV	5.3	$1.84	$0.84
EV Truck/SUV	8.4	$2.94	$1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Brent, FL

Night in Brent on Thursday

Local time

10:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 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

Destination

East Milton, FL

Night in East Milton on Thursday

Local time

10:15 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

23 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

27m 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 Brent, FL to East Milton, FL covers 21 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Ward Basin Road, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Brent, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.34 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 21 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Between Brent, FL and East Milton, FL, road signs point toward Davis Highway and Cr 89: Milton.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.

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