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Trip from Brent, FL to Biscayne Park, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 3m

Distance

663.6 mi

1,068 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$106

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
11h 52m ★
6 AM
12h 3m
8 AM
12h 25m
10 AM
12h 11m
12 PM
12h 8m
3 PM
12h 12m
5 PM
12h 24m
8 PM
11h 57m

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

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Downtown Biscayne Park, FL, FL

Biscayne Park, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Brent to Biscayne Park covers 663.6 miles across the state of Florida, a journey that typically requires about 12 hours and 3 minutes of driving time. Because of this length, you should plan for a two-day trip to avoid fatigue. You will primarily navigate via I-10, I-75, and Florida's Turnpike, which keeps you on major transit corridors for nearly the entire duration. Expect to spend approximately $111 on fuel for the trek. While this route is doable for experienced long-distance drivers, splitting the journey makes for a much more manageable and enjoyable experience.

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

331.8 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 264.2 mi 4h 46m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
I 95 1.7 mi 2m
Northeast 125th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Northwest 125th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Northeast 9th Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,226 veh/hr typical · worst 1,701

Quietest

2 AM

~148 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Biscayne Park, FL.

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Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
2

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
10

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

264 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 95 South Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Merge onto I 95

1.7 mi · 2 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 10A Toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto SR 922

0.7 mi · 1 min · Northwest 125th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Continue on SR 922

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 125th Street
19

Turn right onto Northeast 9th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 9th Avenue
20

Turn right onto Northeast 116th Street

165 ft · 7 sec · Northeast 116th Street
21

Arrive at destination

Northeast 116th Street

Trip Plan

To tackle this 663.6-mile drive effectively, aim to leave as early as possible to beat potential traffic congestion near major metropolitan areas. You should plan for at least three dedicated stops to stretch your legs and refuel, helping you stay alert during the long hours behind the wheel. Given the $111 estimated fuel cost, keep an eye on your gauge as you navigate the longest 282.9-mile stretch on I-10, as fuel prices can fluctuate significantly between rural and urban corridors. Breaking the trip into two days is the best strategy to ensure you arrive in Biscayne Park feeling refreshed rather than exhausted.

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 331.8 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 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 146 miles or 2h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 331.8 miles or 5h 58m 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 331.8 miles or 5h 58m

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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Biscayne Park, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brent, 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 Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 332 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Biscayne Park, FL

Aim for roughly 332 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 miles from Brent, 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 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Thomas County, Georgia, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Boston, GA

219 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Belle Isle, FL

438 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Belle Isle, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tavares, FL

332 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tavares, FL after about 332 miles or 6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 146 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 331.8 miles from Brent, 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 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 332 miles or 6 hours on the road.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Artesanos 100x35 Puerto Rican Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 6h 53m in / 5h 10m to go 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 AM–8 PM

+13522336291

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

2.7 mi

EL Sazon de MAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ocala, Florida

2.8 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 3h 27m in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

0.6 mi

Anime Garage Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

0.4 mi

Artesanos 100x35 Puerto Rican Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7:30 AM–8 PM

+13522336291

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18503919512

Visit website

EL Sazon de MAMA

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–9 PM

+13523877996

Halisi Africa

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18507393129

Visit website

Mai Tiki Restaurant & Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 3–9 PM

+17728883518

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18503856038

Visit website

Anime Garage Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14482303794

Visit website

Tally Cat Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 12–8 pm

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+18503862417

Visit website

Opus Coffee - UF Health Springhill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+13522268512

Visit website

Black Dog Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18502242518

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

0 mi from route

Turkey Lake Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Canoe Creek Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Leon County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Leon County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

0.1 mi from route

Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Gadsden County Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Fort Drum Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pompano Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Okaloosa County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Okaloosa County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Jackson County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Jackson County Rest Area Eastbound

0.1 mi from route

Madison County Rest Area Westbound

0.1 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

0.1 mi from route

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

0.1 mi from route

Marion County Rest Area Northbound

0.1 mi from route

Okahumpka Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Madison County Rest Area Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Suwannee County Rest Area Eastbound

0.2 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

0.2 mi from route

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

0.2 mi from route

Marion County Rest Area Southbound

0.2 mi from route

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Northbound

0.2 mi from route

Ponce de Leon Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Busy Bee Truck Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Santa Rosa County Rest Area Eastbound

0.3 mi from route

Santa Rosa County Rest Area Westbound

0.3 mi from route

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Southbound

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Holmes County Rest Area

0.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

40392

0.8 mi from route

40391

1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.6 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.7 mi from route

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523955381

Visit website

Diver Mansion

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

North Miami, Florida

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13056077290

Visit website

Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18509226007

Visit website

Ology Brewing Co [Midtown]

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18502962809

Visit website

Tomahawks 51

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18509996339

Visit website

Honest Living Tea House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18507654156

Visit website

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 661 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North
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2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
8
393.8 mi into trip | ~7h 4m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
659.1 mi into trip | ~11h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 95 South
7
661 mi into trip | ~11h 56m in

Take the exit toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10A Toward SR 922: Northwest 125th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$105.63 one way

$211.25 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 232 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $115.14 $230.27
premium $4.74 $123.92 $247.83
diesel $5.35 $139.77 $279.55

Estimated Tolls: $18.49

Florida's Turnpike (264.2 mi) $18.49

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

$106

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$254–$364

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 232.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 199.1 2 $69.68 $31.85
Efficient EV 165.9 1 $58.07 $26.54
EV Truck/SUV 265.4 3 $92.90 $42.47

Gas CO2

232 kg

EV CO2

78 kg (66% 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 Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Wednesday

Local time

2:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 5 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 11:16AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Biscayne Park, FL

Afternoon in Biscayne Park on Wednesday

Local time

3:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 3 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 11:16AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

90°F

Boston, GA

219 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.

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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

12h 3m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

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
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov
Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 663.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a quintessential long-distance highway drive, with 99% of your time spent on major interstates and turnpikes. You will face a significant stretch early on, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 282.9 miles along I-10. The road character remains consistent and efficient, prioritizing speed and direct connections over local scenic detours. As you transition from the Panhandle toward the southern reaches of the state, you will notice the rhythm of the highway remains steady. Be prepared for a focused, high-speed travel experience that keeps you moving toward your destination with minimal technical driving requirements.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 282.9 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 17 significant decision points across 663.6 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 393.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

172 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

218 ft

Total Descent

310 ft

Highest Point

172 ft

~142.2 mi in

Elevation Range

167 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brent, FL and Biscayne Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Arriving in Biscayne Park, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1931

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 282.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 332 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.49 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 61 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Biscayne Park, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. There are 61 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 393.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore and Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 12.1 hours each way, a round trip means 24.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Biscayne Park, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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