Middleburg, FL to Brent, FL is 360.1 miles and takes about 6h 33m via I 10, First Coast Expressway, and Blanding Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, primarily utilizing interstate highways for most of its length. Expect a straightforward drive focused on covering distance efficiently. With a recommended one-day trip, this route is ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180 miles from Middleburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
337.5 mi
6h 1m
First Coast Expressway
14.8 mi
17m
Blanding Boulevard
3.1 mi
5m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Palmetto Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Brent Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
<1m
Sycamore Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 337.5 mi, about 6h 1m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 136 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,174 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,702
Quietest
2 AM
~147 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 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 Middleburg, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Wharf Street
119 ft·10 sec·Wharf Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
32 ft·2 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto Palmetto Street
0.4 mi·59 sec·Palmetto Street
4
Turn right onto FL 21
2.9 mi·4 min·Blanding Boulevard
5
Continue on FL 21
0.2 mi·25 sec·Blanding Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward FL 23 Toll North: Jacksonville, Lake City
7
Merge onto FL 23 Toll
15 mi·17 min·First Coast Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 46BToward I 10 West: Lake City
9
Merge onto I 10
338 mi·6 hr 1 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
15
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
16
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
17
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
18
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 33m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to allow for a comfortable pace and potential brief stops. The route is largely highway-based, so fuel and rest stops will be readily available along I 10. Consider the $61 fuel cost when budgeting for your trip. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility; however, the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 337 miles, so plan for a substantial period of interstate cruising.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180 miles from Middleburg, FL, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 337.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 79 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 26m
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 Middleburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middleburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 360.1 miles and 6h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Middleburg, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 337.5 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 19 and 358.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Lake City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 46B
Toward I 10 West: Lake City
5
19.5 mi into trip|~26m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
357 mi into trip|~6h 27m 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
358.3 mi into trip|~6h 29m 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...
7
358.6 mi into trip|~6h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.90 one way
$115.80 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg126 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$62.97
$125.95
premium
$4.78
$67.74
$135.48
diesel
$6.18
$87.60
$175.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
108
1
$37.81
$17.28
Efficient EV
90
1
$31.51
$14.40
EV Truck/SUV
144
1
$50.41
$23.05
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Middleburg, FL
Late night
in Middleburg on Tuesday
Local time
2:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
N 16 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Brent, FL
Late night
in Brent on Tuesday
Local time
1:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM 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.
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
22 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
6h 33m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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
near mile 360.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly on highways, with 98% of the 360.1 miles on major roadways like I 10. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on I 10, with a significant stretch of 337.5 miles on this single highway. Expect a consistent driving experience with frequent exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach and depart urban areas along the interstate corridor.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 337.5 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and First Coast Expressway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 360.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 357 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 33m. Total distance: 360.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 337.5 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 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 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 357 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. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 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.
