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Trip from Brent, FL to Oriole Beach, FL

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Drive Time

28m

Distance

15.8 mi

26 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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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 30m
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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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Oriole Beach, FL, FL

Oriole Beach, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Oriole Beach, FL covers 15.8 miles and takes about 28m 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, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway, Pensacola Bay Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.51 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

7.9 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 28m highway drive covering 15.8 miles, with most of the trip on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 6 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 13 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 6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.8 miles you will encounter 6 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 6 key points

These 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
4
14.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | CR 191A / Oriole Beach Road

Turn right onto CR 191A / Oriole Beach Road

Navigation decision point

5
15.8 mi into trip | ~28m in | Shady Pine Drive

Turn right onto Shady Pine Drive

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 Oriole Beach, 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 6 mi 11m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 3.9 mi 4m
Pensacola Bay Bridge 3.5 mi 6m
Oriole Beach Road 0.8 mi 1m
East Chase Street 0.4 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Bay Street 0.2 mi <1m
Bayfront Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Gulf Breeze Parkway — 6 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Oriole Beach, 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

6.0 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto CR 191A

0.8 mi · 1 min · Oriole Beach Road
11

Turn left onto Bay Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Bay Street
12

Turn right onto Shady Pine Drive

272 ft · 11 sec · Shady Pine Drive
13

Arrive at destination

Shady Pine Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.9 miles from Brent, FL, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15.8 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 7.9 miles or 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oriole Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brent, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brent, FL

This is one driving day of about 15.8 miles and 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brent, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Gulf Breeze Parkway for about 6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.9 mi from Brent, FL · 12m into the drive

Downtown Pensacola, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pensacola, FL

8 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

Pensacola, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pensacola, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oriole Beach, FL

The final approach into Oriole Beach, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oriole Beach, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.51 one way

$5.03 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $2.74 $5.47
premium $4.72 $2.94 $5.88
diesel $5.61 $3.49 $6.98

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.66 $0.76
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.38 $0.63
EV Truck/SUV 6.3 0 $2.21 $1.01

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Brent, FL

Late night in Brent on Wednesday

Local time

12:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Oriole Beach, FL

Late night in Oriole Beach on Wednesday

Local time

12:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 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

28m 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 Oriole Beach, FL covers 15.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gulf Breeze Parkway, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway, Pensacola Bay Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 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 $2.51 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 15.8 miles you will encounter 6 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 Oriole Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gregory Street East along the way.

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