Trip from Brent, FL to Dania Beach, 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

11h 50m

Distance

652.1 mi

1,049 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$104

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

11h 39m ★

6 AM

11h 50m

8 AM

12h 11m

10 AM

11h 58m

12 PM

11h 55m

3 PM

11h 59m

5 PM

12h 10m

8 PM

11h 44m

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

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Trip Overview

Brent, FL to Dania Beach, FL is 652.1 miles and takes about 11h 50m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $113 and ideal for an overnight trip. This long-haul drive covers a significant portion of Florida, taking you from the panhandle down to the southern part of the state. Given the distance and duration, planning for at least one overnight stop is highly recommended to make the trip more manageable. Most of this route utilizes major interstate highways, offering a straightforward path for travelers.

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

326 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	282.9 mi	5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike	240.6 mi	4h 19m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
I 95	12.4 mi	14m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard	1.4 mi	2m
Stirling Road	1.2 mi	2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
North Andrews 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 Dania Beach, FL.

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 110

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

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

241 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

251 ft · 15 sec

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

Turn left onto SR 814

497 ft · 16 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 95 South: Miami

Merge onto I 95

12 mi · 14 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Exit 22 Toward SR 848: Stirling Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 848

1.2 mi · 2 min · Stirling Road

Turn left onto US 1

0.2 mi · 38 sec · South Federal Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto West Dania Beach Boulevard

86 ft · 3 sec · West Dania Beach Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

West Dania Beach Boulevard

Trip Plan

For this 11h 50m drive, breaking it into two days is the most sensible approach. Aim to leave early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and make your first day's leg manageable. With 3 recommended stops, you'll have opportunities to rest and refuel. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point to avoid fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially on the longer stretches where services might be less frequent.

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 326 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 52m 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 143 miles or 2h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 326 miles or 5h 52m 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 326 miles or 5h 52m

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 38m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brent, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 326 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Dania Beach, FL

Aim for roughly 326 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 143 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

215 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.

human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Melbourne Village, FL

430 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 Melbourne Village, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Tavares, FL

326 mi · about 5.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Tavares, FL after about 326 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Bonifay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 143 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 326 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

1.7 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 650.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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...

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

634.4 mi into trip | ~11h 24m in

Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...

650.1 mi into trip | ~11h 45m in

Take the exit toward SR 848: Stirling Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22 Toward SR 848: Stirling Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$103.80 one way

$207.59 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 228 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.41	$113.14	$226.28
premium	$4.74	$121.77	$243.54
diesel	$5.35	$137.35	$274.70

Estimated Tolls: $16.84

Florida's Turnpike (240.6 mi) $16.84

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

$104

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$251–$361

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 228.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	195.6	2	$68.47	$31.30
Efficient EV	163	1	$57.06	$26.08
EV Truck/SUV	260.8	3	$91.29	$41.73

Gas CO2

228 kg

EV CO2

76 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 Jun 1, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 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

Dania Beach, FL

Afternoon in Dania Beach on Wednesday

Local time

3:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 5 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

215 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

3 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

11h 50m 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

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 B/D Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend nearly all of your time on interstates, with a 99% highway share. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 282.9 miles on I 10. Expect a dense pattern of exits and entrances as you navigate through populated areas, especially as you approach your destination.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 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 19 significant decision points across 652.1 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

194 ft 11 ft

Total Climb

298 ft

Total Descent

384 ft

Highest Point

194 ft

~46.6 mi in

Elevation Range

183 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 Dania Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cuisine: breakfast;coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00

Happy Spot Nutrition

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Pensacola, FL

Cuisine: waffle;tea;coffee;donut;smoothie

Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00

Visit website

Genie’s Coffee Shop

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pensacola, FL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00, Sa 10:00-14:00, Su CL...

Visit website

The Fishing Hole Restaurant

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pensacola, FL

Cuisine: seafood

Hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Ocoee, FL

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 07:00-22:00

Visit website

Dairy Belle

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

Dania Beach, FL

Chick-fil-A

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: chicken

Visit website

Papa John's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: pizza

Subway

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Ocoee, FL

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00

Visit website

Pat Covell Park#1

Park

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

DeFuniak Springs, FL

IGFA Hall of Fame Museum

Museum

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hotel

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Pensacola, FL

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Arriving in Dania Beach, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1898

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 326 miles on day one.

Expect about $16.84 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 Dania Beach, 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.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.8 hours each way, a round trip means 23.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Dania Beach, 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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