Spanning 656.4 miles across the state of Florida, this journey from Brent to Hallandale Beach is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning. You should anticipate a total driving time of approximately 11 hours and 54 minutes, making this a challenging trip to complete in a single sitting. For a more comfortable experience, we recommend splitting the trek over two days, as the route is best handled with three planned stops. Budgeting around $110 for fuel will keep you prepared for the long haul. While you are staying within the same state, the transition from the Florida Panhandle down to the southeastern coast covers a vast distance, so expect the environment to shift as you progress.
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
328.2 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 54m into the drive
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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
16.9 mi
19m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
1.1 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
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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 Hallandale Beach, 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 NorthUse 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 6Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis HighwayUse 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 296AToward 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
241 mi·4 hr 19 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
17
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
19
Merge onto I 95
17 mi·19 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 18Toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto SR 858
1.1 mi·2 min·West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
22
Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
0.3 mi·31 sec·South Dixie Highway
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Arrive at destination
South Dixie Highway
Trip Plan
To manage the 11-hour and 54-minute duration effectively, aim for an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours on the road. Since you need to budget for three stops, plan these breaks strategically to avoid fatigue, especially given the absence of major interstate segments. Keep your $110 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before leaving busier corridors to ensure you aren't searching for stations in unfamiliar areas. If you decide to break this into two days, look for lodging options roughly halfway through your journey to balance your driving time. Staying flexible with your schedule will help you navigate the local road segments more comfortably.
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 328.2 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 54m 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 144 miles or 2h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 328.2 miles or 5h 54m 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 328.2 miles or 5h 54m
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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hallandale Beach, 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 328 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hallandale Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 328 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 144 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 654.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
9
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
8
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...
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654.6 mi into trip|~11h 51m in
Take the exit toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18
Toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$104.48 one way
$208.96 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg230 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$113.89
$227.78
premium
$4.74
$122.57
$245.14
diesel
$5.35
$138.26
$276.51
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: 229.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
196.9
2
$68.92
$31.51
Efficient EV
164.1
1
$57.44
$26.26
EV Truck/SUV
262.6
3
$91.90
$42.01
Gas CO2
230 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 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 mph9% chanceLive 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
Hallandale Beach, FL
Afternoon
in Hallandale Beach on Wednesday
Local time
3:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 mph2% chanceLive 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
217 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 54m 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 A Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Navigating this route involves a combination of local roadways like Brent Lane and the Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway, alongside connections via I-110 North. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you will be relying on a variety of local and regional roads rather than a continuous interstate sprint. This creates a driving experience that demands more constant attention than a simple highway cruise. The character of the road changes as you transition from the local environment of Brent toward the distant southern coast. Be prepared for a varied rhythm behind the wheel, as the lack of sustained highway driving means your pace will fluctuate throughout the 656.4-mile trip.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 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 656.4 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
205 ft9 ft
Total Climb
360 ft
Total Descent
448 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
~187.5 mi in
Elevation Range
196 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 Hallandale Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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 328 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 Hallandale 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.
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. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.9 hours each way, a round trip means 23.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hallandale Beach, FL before the return drive.
