The drive from Panama City, FL to Brent, FL covers 136 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, FL 20, Ohio Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.4 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68 miles from Panama City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 136 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 46m highway drive covering 136 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and FL 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.4 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 19 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 71.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and FL 20. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 7th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (US 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 7th Street
Turn left onto East 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
46.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 331
Turn right onto US 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
133 mi into trip|~2h 41m 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
134.3 mi into trip|~2h 42m 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...
7
134.5 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
71.4 mi
1h 16m
FL 20
26.8 mi
35m
Ohio Avenue
14.8 mi
20m
US 331
14.3 mi
16m
North Cove Boulevard
3.4 mi
6m
Harrison Avenue
1 mi
2m
US 231
0.8 mi
1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Luverne Avenue
429 ft·26 sec·Luverne Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 7th Street
228 ft·14 sec·East 7th Street
3
Turn right onto US 231
1.0 mi·2 min·Harrison Avenue
4
Continue on US 231
0.8 mi·1 min·US 231
5
Turn left onto FL 77
3.4 mi·6 min·North Cove Boulevard
6
Continue on FL 77
15 mi·20 min·Ohio Avenue
7
Turn left onto FL 20
27 mi·35 min·FL 20
8
Turn right onto US 331
14 mi·16 min·US 331
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 10 West: PensacolaUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 10
71 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
16
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
17
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
18
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
19
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68 miles from Panama City, FL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 miles.
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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
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 Panama City, 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 Panama City, FL
This is one driving day of about 136 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Panama City, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 71.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68 mi from Panama City, FL
· 1h 31m into the drive
The midpoint is around 68 miles from Panama City, 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 71.4 miles.
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.
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 136
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.65 one way
$43.30 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$23.55
$47.10
premium
$4.72
$25.29
$50.58
diesel
$5.61
$30.03
$60.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
40 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Freeport, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Ionna Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
FPL Charging Station
Lynn Haven, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Other: 12
ChargePoint: 10
Blink: 8
EV Connect: 4
Tesla: 3
Electrify America: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.8
0
$14.28
$6.53
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.90
$5.44
EV Truck/SUV
54.4
0
$19.04
$8.70
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Panama City, FL
Afternoon
in Panama City on Friday
Local time
12:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Afternoon
in Brent on Friday
Local time
12:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Laguna Beach, FL
68 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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 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
2h 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Panama City, FL to Brent, FL covers 136 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, FL 20, Ohio Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68 miles from Panama City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.9 miles (US 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 133 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Panama City, FL to Brent, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
