The drive from Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 399.3 miles and takes about 7h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, West Beltway, I 95 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 $63.56 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.6 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 20m. Total distance: 399.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 20m highway drive covering 399.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Beltway. 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 25 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 West Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.9 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 18 significant decision points across 399.3 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 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 396.2 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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30.9 mi into trip|~40m 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
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 5m 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
396.2 mi into trip|~7h 15m 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
397.5 mi into trip|~7h 17m 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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397.8 mi into trip|~7h 17m 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 Saint Augustine Beach, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches and Beltway.
Orange Park
30.9 mi in|~40m
Jacksonville Beaches
30.9 mi in|~40m
Beltway
31.1 mi in|~41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
344 mi
6h 9m
West Beltway
19.7 mi
22m
I 95
18.7 mi
20m
FL 312
3.6 mi
6m
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
3m
South Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi
2m
A1A Beach Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
SR 312E
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 344 mi, about 6h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Augustine Beach, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on 9th Street
482 ft·23 sec·9th Street
2
Turn right onto A1A Beach Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·A1A Beach Boulevard
3
Keep slight left at fork onto A1A Beach Boulevard
0.3 mi·28 sec·A1A Beach Boulevard
4
Continue on FL 312
3.6 mi·6 min·FL 312
5
Continue on SR 312E
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 312E
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on South Holmes Boulevard
1.7 mi·2 min·South Holmes Boulevard
7
Continue on Kenton Morrison Road
0.6 mi·55 sec·Kenton Morrison Road
8
Turn left onto Four Mile Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Four Mile Road
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto FL 16
2.3 mi·3 min·Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 95 North: Jacksonville
11
Merge onto I 95
19 mi·20 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 337Toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville BeachesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway
14
Merge onto I 295
20 mi·22 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 21BToward I 10 West: Lake CityUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 10
344 mi·6 hr 9 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
22
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
23
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
24
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
25
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.6 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 344 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 88 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.6 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 14m
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 Saint Augustine 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Augustine Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 399.3 miles and 7h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 199.6 mi from Saint Augustine Beach, FL
· 3h 44m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
119.8
1
$41.93
$19.17
Efficient EV
99.8
1
$34.94
$15.97
EV Truck/SUV
159.7
1
$55.90
$25.56
Gas CO2
140 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Saint Augustine Beach, FL
Night
in Saint Augustine Beach on Friday
Local time
9:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Evening
in Brent on Friday
Local time
8:59 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.
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
3 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
7h 20m 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 Saint Augustine Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 399.3 miles and takes about 7h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, West Beltway, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 199.6 miles from Saint Augustine Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.56 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 399.3 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 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 396.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint Augustine Beach, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches and Beltway.
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.
