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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

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
9h 50m ★
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.

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Downtown Wabasso Beach, FL, FL

Wabasso Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL covers 538.3 miles and takes about 9h 59m 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 $85.68 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

269.1 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Long-distance drive route profile.

Drive Character

At 538.3 miles and 9h 59m 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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brent Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 59m, 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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 59m, 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 Wabasso Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brent Lane
I 110 North
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
I 10 East
I-75 South
Florida's Turnpike South
US 192
US 192 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Brent Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
2

Continue on Brent Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

0.5 mi · 55 sec · I 110 North
5

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Tallahassee
8

Merge slight left

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-75 South: Tampa
10

Merge slight left

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min
11

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud
13

Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

177 ft · 6 sec · US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
14

Turn left onto Bronson Highway

3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
15

Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
16

Continue on 13th Street

2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
17

Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
18

Continue on Bronson Highway

34 mi · 40 min · Bronson Highway
19

Continue straight

2.9 mi · 3 min
20

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Miami
21

Merge slight left

24 mi · 25 min
22

Take the exit slight right toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian

0.4 mi · 52 sec · CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
23

Turn left onto Fellsmere Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road
24

Continue on Sebastian Boulevard

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Sebastian Boulevard
25

Turn right onto 90th Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · 90th Avenue
26

Continue on 85th Street

4.7 mi · 8 min · 85th Street
27

Continue straight

2.6 mi · 5 min
28

Turn left

0.1 mi · 16 sec
29

Turn right onto East Barefoot Place

72 ft · 2 sec · East Barefoot Place
30

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 59m into the drive.

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 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 269.1 miles or 4h 59m 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 59m

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 52m

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 269.1 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 59m into the drive

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

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.

city in Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Bushnell, FL

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 Bushnell, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

269 mi · about 5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 269 miles or 5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

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 stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Wabasso Beach, FL

The final approach into Wabasso 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 Wabasso Beach, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Wabasso 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.

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

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: 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Morning in Brent on Saturday

Local time

9:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wabasso Beach, FL

Morning in Wabasso Beach on Saturday

Local time

10:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

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 Brent Lane, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brent, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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