The drive from New Smyrna Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 460.3 miles and takes about 8h 23m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, I 95, West Beltway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 344 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.27 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
230.1 miles from New Smyrna Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 14m into the drive
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Drive Character
This is a 8h 23m highway drive covering 460.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 344 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 344 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 91.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 460.3 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 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 457.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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91.9 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
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 337
Toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacks...
7
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
8
457.2 mi into trip|~8h 17m 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
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458.5 mi into trip|~8h 19m 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...
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458.7 mi into trip|~8h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Smyrna Beach, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches and Beltway.
Orange Park
91.9 mi in|~1h 43m
Jacksonville Beaches
91.9 mi in|~1h 43m
Beltway
92 mi in|~1h 43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
344 mi
6h 9m
I 95
87.4 mi
1h 34m
West Beltway
19.7 mi
22m
State Road 44
2.8 mi
4m
Canal Street
1.1 mi
2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Brent Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
North Dixie Freeway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 344 mi, about 6h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Smyrna Beach, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on this road
77 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left
36 ft·8 sec
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
163 ft·6 sec·Washington Street
4
Turn left onto US 1
0.2 mi·32 sec·North Dixie Freeway
5
Turn right onto FL 44 Business
1.1 mi·2 min·Canal Street
6
Continue on FL 44
2.8 mi·4 min·State Road 44
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
8
Merge onto I 95
87 mi·1 hr 34 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 337Toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
11
Merge onto I 295
20 mi·22 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 21BToward I 10 West: Lake CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 10
344 mi·6 hr 9 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
19
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
20
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
21
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
22
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
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 230.1 miles from New Smyrna Beach, FL, or about 4h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 344 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 101 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 230.1 miles or 4h 14m 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 230.1 miles or 4h 14m
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 7h 16m
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 New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from New Smyrna Beach, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 344 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 230.1 mi from New Smyrna Beach, FL
· 4h 14m into the drive
The midpoint is around 230.1 miles from New Smyrna Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 344 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 230 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Brent, FL
The final approach into Brent, 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 Brent, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brent, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 47.6
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 460.3
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.27 one way
$146.53 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg161 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$79.70
$159.40
premium
$4.72
$85.59
$171.18
diesel
$5.61
$101.63
$203.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 161.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
138.1
1
$48.33
$22.09
Efficient EV
115.1
1
$40.28
$18.41
EV Truck/SUV
184.1
2
$64.44
$29.46
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 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
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Evening
in New Smyrna Beach on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Evening
in Brent on Thursday
Local time
6:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
8h 23m 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 New Smyrna Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 460.3 miles and takes about 8h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 95, West Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 230 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 230.1 miles from New Smyrna Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.27 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 460.3 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 91.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 457.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Smyrna Beach, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches and Beltway.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Gulf Islands National Seashore. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
