Brent, FL to Midway, FL is 451.1 miles and takes about 8h 31m via I 10, I 75, and East North Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $72 and an overnight recommendation. This highway-focused drive spans across Florida, offering a straightforward journey between two points within the state. Given its length and duration, planning for at least two days is advisable to make the most of the trip without feeling rushed. Expect a consistent driving experience primarily on major roadways.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225.5 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
I 75
105.9 mi
1h 53m
East North Boulevard
16.4 mi
26m
FL 44
12 mi
17m
Wekiva Parkway
10.4 mi
11m
Sanford Road
4.7 mi
6m
West Main Street
3.7 mi
6m
Seminole Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
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 Midway, 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 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
106 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward FL 44: Inverness, WildwoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto FL 44
12 mi·17 min·FL 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi·6 min·West Main Street
14
Turn left onto FL 44
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Dixie Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 441
16 mi·26 min·East North Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto FL 46
4.7 mi·6 min·Sanford Road
17
Continue on Sorrento Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·Sorrento Avenue
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 46A
0.6 mi·50 sec·CR 46A
19
Take the ramp
142 ft·2 sec
Toward FL 429 Toll North
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward FL 429 Toll North
21
Turn left
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 44Toward CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth
22
Merge onto FL 429 Toll
10 mi·11 min·Wekiva Parkway
23
Continue on FL 417 Toll
2.6 mi·3 min·Seminole Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 52Toward CR 46A: Sanford, Lake MaryUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto CR 46A
263 ft·13 sec·H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway
26
Continue on CR 46A
1.8 mi·3 min·Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on FL 46
2.5 mi·4 min·West 25th Street
28
Turn left onto Sipes Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·Sipes Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Sipes Avenue
Trip Plan
With an estimated duration of 8 hours and 31 minutes, this trip is best spread over two days. Consider breaking up the drive after approximately half the distance or at a convenient point along I 10. This allows for a more relaxed pace and reduces driving fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10, as services can be spaced out on interstates. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your driving segments.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225.5 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 4m 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 99 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.5 miles or 4h 4m 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 225.5 miles or 4h 4m
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 7h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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 226 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Midway, FL
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Brent, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 446.1 — 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...
7
392.5 mi into trip|~7h 3m in
Take the exit toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
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.
Toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
6
432.5 mi into trip|~8h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 429 Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward FL 429 Toll North
8
446.1 mi into trip|~8h 21m in
Take the exit toward CR 46A: Sanford, Lake Mary
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 52
Toward CR 46A: Sanford, Lake Mary
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.29 one way
$136.57 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg158 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$74.93
$149.86
premium
$4.55
$80.81
$161.61
diesel
$4.80
$85.18
$170.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
135.3
1
$47.37
$21.65
Efficient EV
112.8
1
$39.47
$18.04
EV Truck/SUV
180.4
2
$63.15
$28.87
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon
in Brent on Sunday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Midway, FL
Afternoon
in Midway on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
WSW 0 to 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 7:58PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 31m 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
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
$25
near mile 451.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I 10 and I 75. You'll encounter long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant uninterrupted segment of 282.9 miles on I 10. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery. Prepare for a steady pace on well-maintained highways for the majority of your trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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 I 75. 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 19 significant decision points across 451.1 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 392.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
285 ft27 ft
Total Climb
484 ft
Total Descent
554 ft
Highest Point
285 ft
~161.1 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brent, FL to Midway, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Wildwood along the way.
Wildwood
392.5 mi in|~7h 3m
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 226 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 46 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 Midway, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 46 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 392.5 miles: 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 Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Midway, FL before the return drive.
