The drive from Sunny Isles Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 660.7 miles and takes about 12h 2m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.4 miles on I 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $105.17 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
330.4 miles from Sunny Isles Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 5m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 660.7 miles and 12h 2m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 23.2 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 28 significant decision points across 660.7 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 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 373.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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23.2 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
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373.8 mi into trip|~6h 52m 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
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373.9 mi into trip|~6h 52m 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
657.6 mi into trip|~11h 56m 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
659 mi into trip|~11h 58m 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.
On the drive from Sunny Isles Beach, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
373.8 mi in|~6h 52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike
240.6 mi
4h 20m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 95
18.3 mi
21m
SR 856
1.9 mi
3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Ives Dairy Road
1.3 mi
2m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunny Isles Beach, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on 189th Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·189th Street
2
Turn right onto SR A1A
368 ft·14 sec·Collins Avenue
3
Continue on SR A1A
158 ft·9 sec·Collins Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto SR 856
1.9 mi·3 min·SR 856
Toward SR 856 West: William Lehman CausewayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 1
0.4 mi·48 sec·Biscayne Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Turn slight right
420 ft·15 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·33 sec·this road
8
Continue on Ives Dairy Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Ives Dairy Road
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
18 mi·21 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard WestUse the left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 814
0.4 mi·44 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
19
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi·4 hr 20 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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.
21
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
30
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
31
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
32
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
33
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 330.4 miles from Sunny Isles Beach, FL, or about 6h 5m 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 145 miles or 2h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 330.4 miles or 6h 5m 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 330.4 miles or 6h 5m
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 55m
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 Sunny Isles 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 Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 miles from Sunny Isles 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 330.4 mi from Sunny Isles Beach, FL
· 6h 5m 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 660.7
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
$105.17 one way
$210.33 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg231 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$114.40
$228.80
premium
$4.72
$122.85
$245.71
diesel
$5.61
$145.87
$291.75
Estimated Tolls: $16.83
Florida's Turnpike
(240.4 mi)$16.83
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$105
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$252–$362
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 231.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
43 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Blink Charging Station
Minneola, Florida
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVPassport Charging Station
Tallahassee, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Ionna Charging Station
Pensacola, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Crestview, Florida
Tesla
1 DCFC
Other: 15
ChargePoint: 13
Tesla: 5
Blink: 4
Electrify America: 3
Tesla Destination: 1
InCharge: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
198.2
2
$69.37
$31.71
Efficient EV
165.2
1
$57.81
$26.43
EV Truck/SUV
264.3
3
$92.50
$42.28
Gas CO2
231 kg
EV CO2
77 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 16, 2026
Origin
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Afternoon
in Sunny Isles Beach on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Morning
in Brent on Friday
Local time
11:35 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.
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
11 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
12h 2m 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 Sunny Isles Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 660.7 miles and takes about 12h 2m 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 330 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 330.4 miles from Sunny Isles Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $105.17 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 28 significant decision points across 660.7 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 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 373.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 373.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sunny Isles Beach, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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.
