Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Saturday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 59m
Distance
538.3 mi
866 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 50m
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6 AM
9h 59m
8 AM
10h 17m
10 AM
10h 5m
12 PM
10h 4m
3 PM
10h 6m
5 PM
10h 16m
8 PM
9h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Wabasso Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
Brent, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL is 538.3 miles and takes about 9h 59m via I 10, I 75, and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $86 and an overnight recommendation. This lengthy journey traverses the state of Florida, connecting the western panhandle to the central Atlantic coast. Given its duration, this trip is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to enjoy the drive. You'll encounter a mix of major interstate travel and toll road cruising as you make your way across the Sunshine State.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
269.1 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 63.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| Bronson Highway | 37.2 mi | 46m |
| I 95 | 23.7 mi | 25m |
| 85th Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| US 192 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| FL 510 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Wabasso Beach, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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East Brent Lane
2
Continue on FL 296
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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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
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
64 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
14
Turn left onto US 192; US 441
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 192; US 441
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
16
Continue on US 192; US 441
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
13th Street
17
Continue on US 192; US 441
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 192; US 441
34 mi
·
40 min
·
Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on US 192
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 192
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
21
Merge onto I 95
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 95
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 156
Toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
23
Turn left onto CR 512
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fellsmere Road
24
Continue on CR 512
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sebastian Boulevard
25
Turn right onto CR 510
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
90th Avenue
26
Continue on CR 510
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
85th Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on FL 510
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 510
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto SR A1A
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
SR A1A
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto East Barefoot Place
71 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Barefoot Place
30
Arrive at destination
East Barefoot Place
Trip Plan
For this 538.3-mile journey, it's highly recommended to break it into two days to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours and cover a substantial portion of the drive. Plan your stops strategically, perhaps once in the morning and once in the afternoon, to break up the nearly 10 hours of driving time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant break is over 280 miles on I 10, so topping off before that segment is wise.
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 269.1 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 118 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 269.1 miles or 4h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 269.1 miles or 4h 50m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wabasso 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Wabasso Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Brent, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 282.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
178 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
355 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lake Butler, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
269 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 269 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 269.1 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 5 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 458.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~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
393.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 4m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
457.7 mi into trip
|
~8h 13m in
Take the exit toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
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 244
Toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
6
458.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud,...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.68 one way
$171.37 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $93.21 | $186.41 |
| premium | $4.72 | $100.09 | $200.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.85 | $237.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.47
Florida's Turnpike
(63.9 mi)
$4.47
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
$86
Tolls
$4
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 161.5 | 1 | $56.52 | $25.84 |
| Efficient EV | 134.6 | 1 | $47.10 | $21.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 215.3 | 2 | $75.36 | $34.45 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 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.
Destination
Wabasso Beach, FL
Afternoon in Wabasso Beach on Saturday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
355 mi in
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
16 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
9h 59m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$25
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a long-distance interstate drive, with 90% of the route utilizing major highways like I 10, I 75, and Florida's Turnpike. Expect extended periods of consistent speed, especially during the longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10. The character of the drive is largely functional, designed for efficient travel across significant distances within Florida. While the majority is high-speed highway, the shift between these major arteries will be noticeable as you progress southward.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 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 282.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. 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
10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 538.3 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 393.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wabasso Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando, Us 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud and Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital.
Florida's Turnpike South
393.8 mi in
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~7h 4m
|
via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
393.8 mi in
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~7h 4m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Us 441: Kissimmee
457.7 mi in
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~8h 13m
Saint Cloud
457.7 mi in
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~8h 13m
Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
458.2 mi in
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~8h 14m
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brent, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL covers 538.3 miles and takes about 9h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 75, Florida's Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 269 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 269.1 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 $85.68 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 18 significant decision points across 538.3 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 393.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brent, FL and Wabasso Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando, Us 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud and Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital.
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.
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