Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Friday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Miami Springs, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12h 13m
Distance
671 mi
1,080 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$104
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 3m
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6 AM
12h 14m
8 AM
12h 36m
10 AM
12h 22m
12 PM
12h 19m
3 PM
12h 23m
5 PM
12h 35m
8 PM
12h 7m
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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Miami Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brent, FL to Miami Springs, FL covers 671 miles and takes about 12h 13m 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-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $103.77 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
335.5 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 2m 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 | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Northwest 62nd Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| East 9th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Westward Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,233 veh/hr typical · worst 1,761
Quietest
2 AM
~150 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 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 Miami Springs, FL.
1
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
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6A
Toward Northwest 62nd Street, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Northwest 62nd Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest 62nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East 9th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
19
Turn left onto East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
20
Turn right onto SR 944
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 54th Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on Curtiss Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Curtiss Parkway
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto Westward Drive
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Westward Drive
23
Continue on Westward Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Westward Drive
24
Turn right onto Albatross Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Albatross Street
25
Arrive at destination
Albatross Street
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 335.5 miles from Brent, FL, or about 6h 2m 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 148 miles or 2h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 335.5 miles or 6h 2m 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 335.5 miles or 6h 2m
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 11h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami Springs, 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 336 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Miami Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 336 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 148 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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
221 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
443 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, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
336 mi · about 6.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 336 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 148 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 335.5 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 336 miles or 6.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 664.9 — 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
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
8
664.9 mi into trip
|
~12h 1m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 62nd Street, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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 6A
Toward Northwest 62nd Street, Dr Martin Luther...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$103.77 one way
$207.53 round trip
$3.93/gal
25.4 MPG avg
235 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $113.65 | $227.29 |
| premium | $4.63 | $122.21 | $244.41 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $147.91 | $295.82 |
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
$104
Tolls
$18
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: 234.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 201.3 | 2 | $70.46 | $32.21 |
| Efficient EV | 167.8 | 1 | $58.71 | $26.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 268.4 | 3 | $93.94 | $42.94 |
Gas CO2
235 kg
EV CO2
79 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.
Destination
Miami Springs, FL
Evening in Miami Springs on Friday
Local time
5:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
671 mi / 12h 13m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 10.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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 671 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
203 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
207 ft
Total Descent
298 ft
Highest Point
203 ft
~143.8 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Miami Springs, 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
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~7h 4m
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via Florida's Turnpike
About the Cities
Arriving in Miami Springs, FL
Full guide →Founded 1926
Miami-Dade County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Top landmarks
- • G. Carl Adams House — Miami Springs, Florida
- • Clune Building — building in Florida, United States
- • Glenn Curtiss Mansion — historic house in Florida, United States
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 336 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Miami Springs, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.2 hours each way, a round trip means 24.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miami Springs, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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