The drive from Brent, FL to Saint Augustine Beach, FL covers 398.6 miles and takes about 7h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, West Beltway, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 343.1 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.45 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.3 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 20m. Total distance: 398.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 20m highway drive covering 398.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 343.1 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 24 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 343.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Beltway. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 398.6 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 346.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 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
346.4 mi into trip|~6h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
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 356
Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
6
346.8 mi into trip|~6h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
366.9 mi into trip|~6h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61A
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
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 Saint Augustine Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Savannah
346.4 mi in|~6h 13m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
343.1 mi
6h 7m
West Beltway
19.6 mi
22m
I 95
18.6 mi
20m
FL 312
3.6 mi
6m
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
3m
North Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi
2m
A1A Beach Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
SR 312E
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 343.1 mi, about 6h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Saint Augustine 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
343 mi·6 hr 7 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 356Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 295
15 mi·16 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
4.9 mi·5 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 61AToward I 95 South: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
19 mi·20 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 318Toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
16
Continue on FL 16
2.4 mi·3 min·Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Four Mile Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Four Mile Road
18
Turn right onto Kenton Morrison Road
0.6 mi·50 sec·Kenton Morrison Road
19
Continue on North Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi·2 min·North Holmes Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto SR 312E
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 312E
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on FL 312
3.6 mi·6 min·FL 312
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on A1A Beach Boulevard
1.6 mi·2 min·A1A Beach Boulevard
23
Turn left onto 9th Street
482 ft·21 sec·9th Street
24
Arrive at destination
9th Street
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.3 miles from Brent, FL, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 343.1 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 88 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.3 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Augustine 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brent, FL
This is one driving day of about 398.6 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Brent, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 343.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 199.3 mi from Brent, FL
· 3h 36m into the drive
The midpoint is around 199.3 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 343.1 miles.
Arriving in Saint Augustine Beach, FL
The final approach into Saint Augustine 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 Saint Augustine 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$15
near mile 398.6
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 398.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.45 one way
$126.89 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg140 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$69.02
$138.03
premium
$4.72
$74.12
$148.24
diesel
$5.61
$88.01
$176.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.6
1
$41.85
$19.13
Efficient EV
99.7
1
$34.88
$15.94
EV Truck/SUV
159.4
1
$55.80
$25.51
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Night
in Brent on Friday
Local time
10:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Augustine Beach, FL
Night
in Saint Augustine Beach on Friday
Local time
11:25 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
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
7h 20m 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 Saint Augustine Beach, FL covers 398.6 miles and takes about 7h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Beltway, 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 199.3 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 $63.45 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 17 significant decision points across 398.6 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 346.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brent, FL to Saint Augustine Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Savannah along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Gulf Islands National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
