This 622.8-mile journey from Delray Beach to Brent, Florida, is a substantial trek, clocking in at an estimated 11 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best tackled over two days to avoid an excessively long single-day push. The primary arteries for this drive are I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, making it a predominantly highway experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $99, budgeting for gas is straightforward. This route offers a straightforward passage across Florida, connecting two points within the same state.
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
311.4 miles from Delray Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 39m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a high highway share, with 99% of this route utilizing major interstates. This means consistent speeds and a focus on covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 283.4 miles on I-10. While the majority is interstate, the initial and final segments might offer a slight variation as you transition to and from the main highways. Overall, this drive is characterized by its long-distance, highway-focused nature, designed for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 283.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 622.8 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 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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36.2 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
335.8 mi into trip|~6h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
336 mi into trip|~6h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
619.7 mi into trip|~11h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
8
621 mi into trip|~11h 12m in
Take the exit toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Delray Beach, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Tallahassee.
Orlando
36.2 mi in|~44m
Florida's Turnpike North
36.2 mi in|~44m
Tallahassee
335.8 mi in|~6h 5m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike
192.2 mi
3h 26m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 95
33.8 mi
38m
East Atlantic Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Indiantown Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Brent Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delray Beach, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on SR 806
0.8 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Avenue
2
Take the ramp
397 ft·9 sec
Toward I 95
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·59 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
34 mi·38 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 87BToward FL 706 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto FL 706
0.5 mi·54 sec·Indiantown Road
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·14 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
482 ft·11 sec·this road
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
192 mi·3 hr 25 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
21
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
22
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
23
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
24
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
For this 11-hour, 15-minute drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight driving. With 3 planned stops, ensure at least one is a substantial overnight break. Consider breaking the trip roughly in half, perhaps around the central Florida area, to create two manageable driving days. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 283.4-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be more spaced out in certain sections.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 311.4 miles from Delray Beach, FL, or about 5h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 miles.
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 137 miles or 2h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 311.4 miles or 5h 39m 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 311.4 miles or 5h 39m
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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Delray Beach, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 283.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 311.4 mi from Delray Beach, FL
· 5h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$25
near mile 622.8
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
186.8
2
$65.39
$29.89
Efficient EV
155.7
1
$54.49
$24.91
EV Truck/SUV
249.1
3
$87.19
$39.86
Gas CO2
218 kg
EV CO2
73 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Delray Beach, FL
Night
in Delray Beach on Friday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
E 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Brent, FL
Night
in Brent on Friday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
SW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11h 15m 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 Delray Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 622.8 miles and takes about 11h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. 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 311 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 311.4 miles from Delray Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $99.13 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 622.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Delray Beach, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Tallahassee.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
