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Trip from Brent, FL to South Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 6m

Distance

548.9 mi

883 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$87

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
9h 57m ★
6 AM
10h 6m
8 AM
10h 24m
10 AM
10h 13m
12 PM
10h 11m
3 PM
10h 14m
5 PM
10h 24m
8 PM
10h 1m

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

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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neighborhood in Miami Beach, Florida, United States

South Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

Brent, FL to South Beach, FL is 548.9 miles and takes about 10h 6m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $87 and an overnight recommendation. This is a long-distance drive that takes you across the entire state of Florida, from its panhandle region down to the vibrant South Beach area. Given the nearly 10-hour drive time and the 548.9 miles involved, planning for two days is a smart move. You'll spend most of your time on major interstate highways, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, journey through the Sunshine State.

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

274.4 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 115.1 mi 2h 3m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
FL 60 31.5 mi 41m
SR A1A 3.7 mi 6m
20th Street 1 mi 2m
17th Street 1 mi 1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and South Beach, 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

115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

157 ft · 12 sec
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto FL 60

24 mi · 28 min · FL 60
15

Continue on FL 60

7.2 mi · 12 min · FL 60
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on FL 60

0.6 mi · 1 min · 19th Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on FL 60

1.0 mi · 2 min · 20th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Turn right onto CR 603

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Indian River Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto FL 656

1.0 mi · 1 min · 17th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on FL 656

0.4 mi · 39 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
21

Turn right onto SR A1A

3.7 mi · 6 min · SR A1A
Use the right lane.
22

Turn right onto Regatta Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Regatta Drive
23

Turn right onto Springline Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Springline Drive
24

Enter roundabout onto Springline Drive

153 ft · 8 sec · Springline Drive
25

Continue on Springline Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Springline Drive
26

Turn left onto Anchor Drive

449 ft · 15 sec · Anchor Drive
27

Enter roundabout onto Anchor Drive

32 ft · 1 sec · Anchor Drive
28

Continue on Anchor Drive

397 ft · 13 sec · Anchor Drive
29

Arrive at destination

Anchor Drive

Trip Plan

For this 548.9-mile journey, splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Consider departing early on your first day to make significant progress, perhaps aiming to stop around the halfway point or a little beyond. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 282.9 miles on I 10, so be sure to fuel up before entering this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the turnpike, where services might be spaced further apart than on other interstates. Having a budget of around $87 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire trip.

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 274.4 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 56m 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 121 miles or 2h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 274.4 miles or 4h 56m 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 274.4 miles or 4h 56m

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 8h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South 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 274 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into South Beach, FL

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 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.

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

181 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.

Downtown Lake Butler, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Lake Butler, FL

362 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 Lake Butler, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

274 mi · about 5.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 274 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 274.4 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

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 274 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 274.4

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Live Oak, Florida

2.8 mi

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 431.2

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

2 mi

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Live Oak, Florida

1.9 mi

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+13863300320

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13863623875

Visit website

Bruegger's Bagels

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18503090044

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm

+18508947005

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18507590355

Ology Brewing Co [Northside]

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18502962809

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18508934494

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 431.2

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 431.2

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Paper Fox Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18507653807

Visit website

Daily Cup of Jo Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13862499214

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18507666788

Visit website

.50 Cal Coffee and Desserts

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+15415511613

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee Live Oak (downtown)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–7 pm

+13863646594

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 392

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 352.8

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+19499452000

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 274.4

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tallahassee Automobile Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18509420137

Visit website

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 196

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+18504874556

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Vero Beach Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 548.9

Vero Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17722310707

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Pensacola Children's Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505951559

Visit website

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 509.3 — 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
508.8 mi into trip | ~9h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

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 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
6
509.3 mi into trip | ~9h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$87.37 one way

$174.74 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 192 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $95.04 $190.08
premium $4.72 $102.07 $204.13
diesel $5.61 $121.19 $242.38

Estimated Tolls: $8.05

Florida's Turnpike (115.1 mi) $8.05

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

$87

Tolls

$8

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$225–$335

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 192.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 164.7 2 $57.63 $26.35
Efficient EV 137.2 1 $48.03 $21.96
EV Truck/SUV 219.6 2 $76.85 $35.13

Gas CO2

192 kg

EV CO2

64 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Late night in Brent on Sunday

Local time

1:03 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Beach, FL

Late night in South Beach on Sunday

Local time

2:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Lake Butler, FL

362 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

17 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

10h 6m 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?

This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 98% of it utilizing major interstates like I 10, Florida's Turnpike, and I 75. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, particularly the 282.9-mile segment on I 10. The character of the drive is largely that of a long-distance interstate cruise, designed for covering ground efficiently. While not characterized by winding roads or frequent changes in scenery, it offers a predictable and steady pace for the majority of the 548.9 miles.

98% 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?

9/10

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 9/10

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 548.9 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.

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 South Beach, 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 | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

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 274 miles on day one.

Expect about $8.05 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 South 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 2 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 10.1 hours each way, a round trip means 20.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at South 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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