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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
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Drive Time
11h 54m
Distance
656.4 mi
1,056 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$107
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
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Hallandale Beach, FL
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Hallandale Beach, FL.
Start on East Brent Lane
Continue on FL 296
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto SR 814
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 858
Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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 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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
217 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
433 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 Palm Bay, FLNight 1
328 mi · about 6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 328 miles or 6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 144 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 328.2 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 328 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: 6 am–4 pm
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Hours: Open 24 hours
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+19292971722
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Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+18509226007
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Tallahassee, Florida
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+18509996339
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Aventura, Florida
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+13054668930
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Tallahassee, Florida
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+18505659955
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+18504665220
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Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+13523955633
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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.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Take the exit toward SR 858: Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$107.19 one way
$214.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $118.77 | $237.54 |
| premium | $4.90 | $126.52 | $253.05 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $112.41 | $224.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$107
Tolls
$17
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: 229.7 kg one way.
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 | $57.43 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brent on Saturday
Local time
8:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Hallandale Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida's Turnpike South
Orlando
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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