The drive from Brent, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL covers 375.1 miles and takes about 6h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Butler Boulevard, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 348.4 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
187.5 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 54m. Total distance: 375.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 54m highway drive covering 375.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Butler Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 348.4 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 23 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 348.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Butler Boulevard. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 375.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 352.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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...
8
352.1 mi into trip|~6h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Dayton...
8
359.3 mi into trip|~6h 30m in
Take the exit toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville Beaches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 344
Toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville B...
7
359.9 mi into trip|~6h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 202 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 202 East
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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Daytona Beach along the way.
Daytona Beach
351.7 mi in|~6h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
348.4 mi
6h 15m
Butler Boulevard
12.1 mi
14m
I 95
6.6 mi
8m
Ponte Vedra Boulevard
1.3 mi
3m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
Pablo Road
0.6 mi
2m
Brent Lane
0.4 mi
1m
3rd Street South
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 348.4 mi, about 6h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 NorthUse 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 6Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis HighwayUse 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
348 mi·6 hr 15 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona Beach
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: Jacksonville Beaches, Daytona BeachUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95
6.6 mi·8 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 344Toward FL 202: Butler Boulevard, Jacksonville BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
365 ft·13 sec
Toward FL 202 EastUse the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto FL 202
0.2 mi·15 sec·J. Turner Butler Boulevard
15
Continue on FL 202
12 mi·14 min·Butler Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward SR A1A North: Jacksonville's Beaches, Ponte Vedra Boulevard
17
Turn straight onto SR A1A
0.4 mi·52 sec·3rd Street South
18
Turn right onto Ponte Vedra Boulevard
324 ft·9 sec·Ponte Vedra Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Ponte Vedra Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·Ponte Vedra Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Pablo Road
0.1 mi·34 sec·Pablo Road
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Pablo Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Pablo Road
22
Continue on Pablo Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Pablo Road
23
Arrive at destination
Pablo Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.5 miles from Brent, FL, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 348.4 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 83 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 187.5 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ponte Vedra 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 375.1 miles and 6h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Brent, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 348.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 187.5 mi from Brent, FL
· 3h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 187.5 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 348.4 miles.
Arriving in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
The final approach into Ponte Vedra 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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
$15
near mile 375.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.71 one way
$119.41 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg131 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$64.95
$129.90
premium
$4.72
$69.75
$139.50
diesel
$5.61
$82.82
$165.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
112.5
1
$39.39
$18.00
Efficient EV
93.8
1
$32.82
$15.00
EV Truck/SUV
150
1
$52.51
$24.01
Gas CO2
131 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon
in Brent on Thursday
Local time
3:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Afternoon
in Ponte Vedra Beach on Thursday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
18 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
6h 54m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL covers 375.1 miles and takes about 6h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Butler Boulevard, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.5 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 $59.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 375.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 352.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brent, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Daytona Beach along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
