Drive Time
9h 32m
Distance
513 mi
826 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
Photo: Koen Swiers
The drive from Brent, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL covers 513 miles and takes about 9h 32m 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 $85.70 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
256.5 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 46m into the drive .
At 513 miles and 9h 32m 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 9h 32m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Melbourne 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 |
| US 192 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 192 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Melbourne 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 US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
Turn left onto Bronson Highway
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Continue on 13th Street
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Continue on Bronson Highway
Continue straight
Continue on New Haven Avenue
Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue
Continue on Melbourne Causeway
Continue on Fifth Avenue
Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue
Continue on Oak Street
Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
Turn right
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 113 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 256.5 miles or 4h 46m 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 256.5 miles or 4h 46m
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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Melbourne 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 257 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Melbourne Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 257 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 256.5 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 46m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
169 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
339 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 Orlando, FLNight 1
257 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 257 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 113 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 256.5 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 257 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
The final approach into Melbourne 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 Melbourne Beach, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Melbourne 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
$85.70 one way
$171.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $92.82 | $185.65 |
| premium | $4.90 | $98.88 | $197.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $113.97 | $227.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 179.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 153.9 | 1 | $53.87 | $24.62 |
| Efficient EV | 128.3 | 1 | $44.89 | $20.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 205.2 | 2 | $71.82 | $32.83 |
Gas CO2
179 kg
EV CO2
60 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Brent on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Melbourne Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Tallahassee, FL
169 mi in
64°F
Orlando, FL
339 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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