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Trip from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL to Brent, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 30m

Distance

435.4 mi

701 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 19m ★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 37m
3 PM
6h 41m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL to Brent, FL covers 435.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on High Bridge Road, Walter Boardman Lane, Old Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

217.7 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 435.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 435.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Bridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 6h 30m, 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 Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
High Bridge Road
Walter Boardman Lane
Old Dixie Highway
I 95 North
Interstate 95
I 295 North
West Beltway
I 10 West

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Longest stretch: High Bridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL and Brent, FL.

1

Start on Ocean Shore Boulevard

4.5 mi · 7 min · Ocean Shore Boulevard
2

Turn left onto High Bridge Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · High Bridge Road
3

Continue on Walter Boardman Lane

1.2 mi · 2 min · Walter Boardman Lane
4

Turn right onto Old Dixie Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Dixie Highway
5

Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Jacksonville
6

Merge slight left onto Interstate 95

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Interstate 95
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
9

Merge slight left onto West Beltway

20 mi · 22 min · West Beltway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 10 West: Lake City
11

Merge slight left

344 mi · 6 hr 9 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
13

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
14

Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

0.2 mi · 22 sec · FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
15

Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

1.0 mi · 1 min · FL 296: Brent Lane
16

Turn right onto Brent Lane

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Brent Lane
17

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
18

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

220 ft · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
19

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

33 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
20

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 217.7 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL, or about 3h 15m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 96 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 217.7 miles or 3h 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 36m

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 Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

This is one driving day of about 435.4 miles and 6h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 217.7 mi from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL · 3h 15m into the drive

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

218 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Jacksonville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 217.7 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.30 one way

$138.61 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $75.39 $150.78
premium $4.72 $80.96 $161.92
diesel $5.61 $96.13 $192.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 130.6 1 $45.72 $20.90
Efficient EV 108.9 1 $38.10 $17.42
EV Truck/SUV 174.2 2 $60.96 $27.87

Gas CO2

152 kg

EV CO2

51 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

Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

Morning in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Thursday

Local time

11:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Morning in Brent on Thursday

Local time

10:29 AM

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.

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

18 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

6h 30m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL to Brent, FL covers 435.4 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Bridge Road, Walter Boardman Lane, Old Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 217.7 miles from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.30 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 30m, 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 Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL to Brent, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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