Drive Time
11h 54m
Distance
656.4 mi
1,056 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$110
one way
The drive from Brent, FL to Hallandale Beach, FL covers 656.4 miles and takes about 11h 54m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Brent Lane, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $109.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
328.2 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 57m into the drive .
At 656.4 miles and 11h 54m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Brent Lane and I 110 North.
At 11h 54m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 656.4 miles you will encounter 0 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Hallandale Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 110 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coconut Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Martin Luther King Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Hallandale Beach, FL.
Start on East Brent Lane
Continue on Brent Lane
Turn left
Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
Arrive at your 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.
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 144 miles or 2h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 328.2 miles or 5h 57m 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 328.2 miles or 5h 57m
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 10h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hallandale Beach, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 328 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hallandale Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 328 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 328.2 mi from Brent, FL · 5h 57m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
217 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
433 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 Palm Bay, FLNight 1
328 mi · about 6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 328 miles or 6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 144 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 328.2 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 328 miles or 6 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
The final approach into Hallandale 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 Hallandale Beach, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hallandale Beach, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$109.65 one way
$219.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $118.77 | $237.54 |
| premium | $4.90 | $126.52 | $253.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $145.83 | $291.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$110
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$240–$350
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 229.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 196.9 | 2 | $68.92 | $31.51 |
| Efficient EV | 164.1 | 1 | $57.43 | $26.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 262.6 | 3 | $91.90 | $42.01 |
Gas CO2
230 kg
EV CO2
77 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Brent on Sunday
Local time
12:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Hallandale Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Lake City, FL
217 mi in
65°F
Palm Bay, FL
433 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
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
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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