Origin
Brent, FL
Night in Brent on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Ocean City, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Ocean City, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Brent, FL to Ocean City, FL covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gulf Breeze Parkway, Navarre Parkway, West Highway 98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 46.6 miles, with most of the trip on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Navarre Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.9 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Navarre Parkway. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 110 South
Navigation decision point
Toward I 110 South
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Merge onto I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 1b
Toward US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East
5
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
FL 189 / Beal Parkway Northwest
Turn left onto FL 189 / Beal Parkway Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Pinedale Road
Turn right onto Pinedale Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brent, FL to Ocean City, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gregory Street East along the way.
Gregory Street East
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze Parkway | 14.9 mi | 24m |
| Navarre Parkway | 9 mi | 14m |
| West Highway 98 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Pensacola Bay Bridge | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Racetrack Road Northwest | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Beal Parkway Northwest | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Mary Esther Cut Off | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Gulf Breeze Parkway
— 14.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Ocean City, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Brent Lane
2
Continue on FL 296
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Brent Lane
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 110 South
4
Merge onto I 110
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 1b
Toward US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on East Chase Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Chase Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 98
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bayfront Parkway
8
Continue on US 98
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pensacola Bay Bridge
9
Continue on US 98
15 mi
·
24 min
·
Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 98
9.0 mi
·
14 min
·
Navarre Parkway
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 98
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
West Highway 98
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto FL 393
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mary Esther Boulevard
13
Continue on FL 393
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mary Esther Cut Off
14
Turn left onto FL 189
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beal Parkway Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto FL 188
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Racetrack Road Northwest
16
Turn right onto Pinedale Road
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pinedale Road
17
Continue on Mary Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mary Avenue
18
Continue on Ross Road
459 ft
·
20 sec
·
Ross Road
19
Arrive at destination
Ross Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Brent, FL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ocean City, FL
The final approach into Ocean City, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.42 one way
$14.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.67 | $17.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.00
Bay Bridge
$7.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$7
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Ocean City, FL
Night in Ocean City on Thursday
Local time
10:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
3 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
1h 17m 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 Brent, FL to Ocean City, FL covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gulf Breeze Parkway, Navarre Parkway, West Highway 98. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 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 $7.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brent, FL to Ocean City, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gregory Street East along the way.
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