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Trip from Brent, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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 Woodlawn Beach, FL, FL

Woodlawn Beach, FL

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

This quick 22-mile drive from Brent to Woodlawn Beach, Florida, will take you about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway, with a segment on the Pensacola Bay Bridge. With a very low estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is incredibly budget-friendly for a short excursion. The journey is mostly highway-focused, so expect a direct and efficient trip. Given its short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is an easy out-and-back or a quick hop to your destination.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 73% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12 miles along Gulf Breeze Parkway. You’ll navigate across the Pensacola Bay Bridge, connecting you to your destination. The road character remains consistent, offering a straightforward commute rather than winding scenic byways. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of this commute.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 12 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 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22 miles you will encounter 5 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 5 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
20.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | Woodlawn Beach Road

Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

Navigation decision point

3
21.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | CR 191B / Soundside Drive

Turn left onto CR 191B / Soundside 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 Woodlawn 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 12 mi 20m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 3.9 mi 4m
Pensacola Bay Bridge 3.5 mi 6m
Woodlawn Beach Road 0.8 mi 2m
East Chase Street 0.4 mi <1m
Soundside Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Bayfront Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Gulf Breeze Parkway — 12 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Woodlawn 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

12 mi · 20 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Beach Road
11

Turn left onto CR 191B

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Soundside Drive
12

Arrive at destination

CR 191B

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.50 one way

$7.00 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.81 $7.62
premium $4.72 $4.09 $8.18
diesel $5.61 $4.86 $9.71

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$7

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Friday

Local time

6:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

S 0 to 5 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

Woodlawn Beach, FL

Evening in Woodlawn Beach on Friday

Local time

6:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

38m 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 Woodlawn Beach, FL covers 22 miles and takes about 38m 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 11 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 $3.50 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 22 miles you will encounter 5 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 Woodlawn Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gregory Street East along the way.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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