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Trip from Delray Beach, FL to Brent, FL

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

Drive Time

11h 15m

Distance

622.8 mi

1,002 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$99

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
11h 6m ★
6 AM
11h 16m
8 AM
11h 36m
10 AM
11h 23m
12 PM
11h 21m
3 PM
11h 24m
5 PM
11h 35m
8 PM
11h 10m

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

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city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Delray Beach, FL

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

This 622.8-mile journey from Delray Beach to Brent, Florida, is a substantial trek, clocking in at an estimated 11 hours and 15 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best tackled over two days to avoid an excessively long single-day push. The primary arteries for this drive are I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, making it a predominantly highway experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $99, budgeting for gas is straightforward. This route offers a straightforward passage across Florida, connecting two points within the same state.

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

311.4 miles from Delray Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 283.4 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 192.2 mi 3h 26m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
I 95 33.8 mi 38m
East Atlantic Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Indiantown Road 0.5 mi <1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 806

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Atlantic Avenue
2

Take the ramp

397 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 95
3

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the slight right lane.
4

Merge onto I 95

34 mi · 38 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 87B Toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
6

Turn straight onto FL 706

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Indiantown Road
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on this road

482 ft · 11 sec · this road
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

192 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.
12

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 110

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 5 Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn right onto FL 296

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Brent Lane
21

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Brent Lane
22

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

218 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Drive
23

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

34 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
24

Arrive at destination

East Brent Lane

Trip Plan

For this 11-hour, 15-minute drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight driving. With 3 planned stops, ensure at least one is a substantial overnight break. Consider breaking the trip roughly in half, perhaps around the central Florida area, to create two manageable driving days. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 283.4-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be more spaced out in certain sections.

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 311.4 miles from Delray Beach, FL, or about 5h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 137 miles or 2h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 311.4 miles or 5h 39m 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 311.4 miles or 5h 39m

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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach, FL

Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 137 miles from Delray Beach, 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 283.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

206 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 City, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

411 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 City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

311 mi · about 5.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 311 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 311.4 miles from Delray Beach, 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 283.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 311 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

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

Top Coffee Stop

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.9

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 177.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 578.3

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Little Haven Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 578.3

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18506967037

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 222.4

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 489.3

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 622.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 222.4

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 489.3

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 622.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 578.3

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 578.3

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 266.9

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+19499452000

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 177.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 177.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 177.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 622.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 177.9

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 622.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour Very expen mile 177.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 622.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

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 36.2 and 621 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
36.2 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
335.8 mi into trip | ~6h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
336 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
619.7 mi into trip | ~11h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

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 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
8
621 mi into trip | ~11h 12m in

Take the exit toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

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 5 Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$99.13 one way

$198.27 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 218 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $107.84 $215.68
premium $4.72 $115.81 $231.61
diesel $5.61 $137.51 $275.01

Estimated Tolls: $13.43

Florida's Turnpike (191.9 mi) $13.43

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

$99

Tolls

$13

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$243–$353

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 217.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 186.8 2 $65.39 $29.89
Efficient EV 155.7 1 $54.49 $24.91
EV Truck/SUV 249.1 3 $87.19 $39.86

Gas CO2

218 kg

EV CO2

73 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 18, 2026

Origin

Delray Beach, FL

Night in Delray Beach on Saturday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Cloudy

E 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

SW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

9 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

11h 15m 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

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 near mile 622.8
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a high highway share, with 99% of this route utilizing major interstates. This means consistent speeds and a focus on covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 283.4 miles on I-10. While the majority is interstate, the initial and final segments might offer a slight variation as you transition to and from the main highways. Overall, this drive is characterized by its long-distance, highway-focused nature, designed for steady progress.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.4 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 36.2 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 622.8 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 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Delray Beach, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Tallahassee.

Orlando

36.2 mi in | ~44m

Florida's Turnpike North

36.2 mi in | ~44m

Tallahassee

335.8 mi in | ~6h 5m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 283.4 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 311 miles on day one.

Expect about $13.43 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 Brent, 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 36.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 335.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.3 hours each way, a round trip means 22.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brent, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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