McDonald's
Near the end, short detour
Cross City, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm
+13524984284
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 39m
Distance
341.6 mi
550 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
31 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
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The drive from Brent, FL to Williston Highlands, FL covers 341.6 miles and takes about 6h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 19, Florida Georgia Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 211.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.37 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
170.8 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 341.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
This is a 6h 39m highway drive covering 341.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 211.6 miles on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 341.6 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brent, FL and Williston Highlands, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
Monticello
Perry
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 211.6 mi | 3h 46m |
| US 19 | 63.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| Florida Georgia Parkway | 37.2 mi | 47m |
| US 27 Alternate | 20.8 mi | 26m |
| Northeast 140th Avenue | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Northeast 140th Court | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Williston Highlands, FL.
Start on East Brent Lane
Continue on FL 296
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 19
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Turn left onto US 27 Alternate
Turn right onto Northeast 140th Court
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 40th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 140th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 6th Street
Arrive at destination
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 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 75 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.8 miles or 3h 5m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston Highlands, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brent, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 341.6 miles and 6h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 170.8 mi from Brent, FL · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
171 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.
A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 170.8 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 211.6 miles.
The final approach into Williston Highlands, 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 Williston Highlands, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Tallahassee, Florida
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm
+18508947005
Bruegger's Bagels
Tallahassee, Florida
Ellianos Coffee
Chiefland, Florida
Top Coffee Stop
Chiefland, Florida
Near the end, short detour
Paper Fox Coffee
Tallahassee, Florida
Lucky Goat Coffee
Tallahassee, Florida
Near the end, short detour
Cross City, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm
+13524984284
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm
+18508947005
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+18503090044
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+13525075057
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18507590355
Around the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+18502962809
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18508934494
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Perry, Florida
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+18508437072
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+18507653807
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+18507666788
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+13862499214
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 9 am–2 pm
+18505568932
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm
+18505977163
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13525079129
Near the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Defuniak Springs, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
+31880109500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Cross City, Florida
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+13525417001
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Perry, Florida
Hours: 4 am–12 pm
+18503715102
Near the end, ~12 min detour
Williston, Florida
+13525285770
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+13523013013
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm
+18504874556
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+18509420137
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Perry, Florida
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18502958098
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Chiefland, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+13522213433
Near the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18779376377
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18503619306
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Seashore
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$54.37 one way
$108.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $59.15 | $118.30 |
| premium | $4.72 | $63.52 | $127.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.42 | $150.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
1 DCFC
Ionna Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Defuniak Springs, Florida
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.5 | 1 | $35.87 | $16.40 |
| Efficient EV | 85.4 | 0 | $29.89 | $13.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.82 | $21.86 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brent on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Williston Highlands on Saturday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
55°F
Boston, GA
171 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.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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