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Trip from Brent, FL to Woodlawn 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

38m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Woodlawn Beach, FL, FL

Woodlawn Beach, FL

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

This quick 22-mile drive from Brent to Woodlawn Beach, Florida, will take you about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway, with a segment on the Pensacola Bay Bridge. With a very low estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is incredibly budget-friendly for a short excursion. The journey is mostly highway-focused, so expect a direct and efficient trip. Given its short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays; this is an easy out-and-back or a quick hop to your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gulf Breeze Parkway 12 mi 20m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 3.9 mi 4m
Pensacola Bay Bridge 3.5 mi 6m
Woodlawn Beach Road 0.8 mi 2m
East Chase Street 0.4 mi <1m
Soundside Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Bayfront Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Gulf Breeze Parkway — 12 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
2

Continue on FL 296

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Brent Lane
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 110 South
4

Merge onto I 110

3.9 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Exit 1b Toward US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Continue on East Chase Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · East Chase Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto US 98

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Bayfront Parkway
8

Continue on US 98

3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge
9

Continue on US 98

12 mi · 20 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Beach Road
11

Turn left onto CR 191B

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Soundside Drive
12

Arrive at destination

CR 191B

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 110 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 110 South
5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Merge onto I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
4.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 1b Toward US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East
4
20.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | Woodlawn Beach Road

Turn right onto Woodlawn Beach Road

Navigation decision point

3
21.6 mi into trip | ~37m in | CR 191B / Soundside Drive

Turn left onto CR 191B / Soundside Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.50 one way

$7.00 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.81 $7.62
premium $4.72 $4.09 $8.18
diesel $5.61 $4.86 $9.71

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$7

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

5:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Woodlawn Beach, FL

Late night in Woodlawn Beach on Sunday

Local time

5:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 73% of the drive utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12 miles along Gulf Breeze Parkway. You’ll navigate across the Pensacola Bay Bridge, connecting you to your destination. The road character remains consistent, offering a straightforward commute rather than winding scenic byways. Expect smooth sailing for the majority of this commute.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Gulf Breeze Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Brent, FL to Woodlawn Beach, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Gregory Street East along the way.

Gregory Street East

4.7 mi in | ~6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bay Bridge. 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. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 110 / Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodlawn Beach, FL before heading back.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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