Origin
Jensen Beach, FL
Late night in Jensen Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jensen 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
10h 21m
Distance
569.7 mi
917 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 12m
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6 AM
10h 21m
8 AM
10h 40m
10 AM
10h 28m
12 PM
10h 26m
3 PM
10h 29m
5 PM
10h 39m
8 PM
10h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jensen Beach, FL
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Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
Jensen Beach to Brent is 569.7 miles and takes about 10 hours 21 minutes via I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, with a fuel budget near $91 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though an overnight is recommended. This long-distance drive will take you across the entire state of Florida, from the Atlantic coast to the Florida Panhandle. You'll experience a significant shift in landscape and culture as you traverse from the southern part of the state to the western panhandle. Given the nearly 10.5-hour drive time, planning for at least one overnight stop is advisable to make the journey more comfortable and safe.
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
284.8 miles from Jensen Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 165.1 mi | 2h 56m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Federal Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Jensen Beach Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jensen Beach, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on CR 707
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
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Northeast Indian River Drive
2
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
18 ft
·
0 sec
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Northeast Pineapple Avenue
3
Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Northeast Pineapple Avenue
4
Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue
77 ft
·
1 sec
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Northeast Pineapple Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
100 ft
·
2 sec
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Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
6
Continue on Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
7
Continue on FL 732
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Northwest Jensen Beach Boulevard
8
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 1
10
Turn left onto FL 716
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on FL 716
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
165 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
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.
17
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
23
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.
24
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
26
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
27
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
28
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
29
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 10-hour drive time, consider splitting this trip into two days. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight and cover a substantial portion of the distance. The longest stretch is over 283 miles on I-10, so ensure you have ample fuel before entering that segment, as services can be spaced out. Plan your overnight stop roughly halfway, around the 5-hour mark, to break up the drive effectively. This route is about covering ground, so focus on efficient stops for fuel and quick meals to keep moving.
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 284.8 miles from Jensen Beach, FL, or about 5h 13m 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 125 miles or 2h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 284.8 miles or 5h 13m 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 284.8 miles or 5h 13m
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 9h 15m
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 Jensen 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 Jensen Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Jensen Beach, 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 283.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
188 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
376 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 Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
285 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 285 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 284.8 miles from Jensen Beach, 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 283.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 285 miles or 5.2 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 10.4 and 567.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right 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 slight right lane.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
8
282.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m 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
282.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m 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
566.6 mi into trip
|
~10h 16m 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
567.9 mi into trip
|
~10h 17m 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
$90.68 one way
$181.36 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
199 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $98.64 | $197.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $105.93 | $211.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $125.78 | $251.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.54
Florida's Turnpike
(164.8 mi)
$11.54
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
$91
Tolls
$12
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$232–$342
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 199.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 170.9 | 2 | $59.82 | $27.35 |
| Efficient EV | 142.4 | 1 | $49.85 | $22.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 227.9 | 2 | $79.76 | $36.46 |
Gas CO2
199 kg
EV CO2
67 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
Brent, FL
Late night in Brent on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
83°F
Lake Butler, FL
188 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
10h 21m 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 primarily an interstate experience, with a 98% highway share, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 283.4 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While mostly a straight shot, you'll transition between different major highways, including Florida's Turnpike and I-75, before settling onto I-10 for the bulk of the journey. Expect a fast-paced drive that prioritizes covering distance efficiently.
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: 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 10.4 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 569.7 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 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.9 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.
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 Jensen Beach, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
282.7 mi in
|
~5h 11m
About the Cities
Starting in Jensen Beach, FL
Full guide →Jensen Beach is a small city, or in this case Census-Designated Place, in Florida on the Treasure Coast. The population was a little over 11,000 people as of the 2010 census.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 285 miles on day one.
Expect about $11.54 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 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 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.4 hours each way, a round trip means 20.7 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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