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Trip from Midway, 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

37m

Distance

21.1 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

Downtown Midway, FL, FL

Midway, FL

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 21.1-mile drive from Midway, FL to Brent, FL is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 37 minutes. With 71% of the route on highways, expect a focused driving experience. You'll primarily be on Gulf Breeze Parkway, Pensacola Bay Bridge, and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $3, making it an economical option. Given its short length and efficient profile, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations within Florida without the need for an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gulf Breeze Parkway 11.5 mi 20m
Pensacola Bay Bridge 3.5 mi 6m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 3.5 mi 4m
East Gregory Street 0.6 mi 1m
Brent Lane 0.5 mi 1m
Wheeler Road 0.4 mi 1m
East Brent Lane 0.1 mi <1m
Keystone Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Gulf Breeze Parkway — 11.5 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cedar Street

388 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Street
2

Turn right onto Keystone Drive

477 ft · 24 sec · Keystone Drive
3

Turn left onto Wheeler Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wheeler Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 98

12 mi · 20 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on US 98

3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge
6

Continue on US 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Gregory Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 110 North
8

Continue on I 110

3.5 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 5 Toward FL 296: Airport Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto FL 296

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane
11

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Brent Lane
12

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

218 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Drive
13

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

34 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
14

Arrive at destination

East Brent Lane

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Keystone Drive

Turn right onto Keystone Drive

Navigation decision point

7
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

At end of road, turn right onto US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
16.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward I 110 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 110 North
7
20.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward FL 296: Airport Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward FL 296: Airport Boulevard
5
21.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | East Brent Lane

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.36 one way

$6.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.65 $7.31
premium $4.72 $3.92 $7.85
diesel $5.61 $4.66 $9.32

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

$3

Tolls

$7

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.22 $1.01
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.85 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.95 $1.35

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Midway, FL

Night in Midway on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Night in Brent on Saturday

Local time

11:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

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

37m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 71% of the mileage dedicated to faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles on Gulf Breeze Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The route's character is shaped by its main arteries: Gulf Breeze Parkway, Pensacola Bay Bridge, and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway, suggesting a progression through a mix of parkway and potentially bridge-related infrastructure. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness and efficient travel over winding scenic byways.

71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Gulf Breeze Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Gulf Breeze Parkway and Pensacola Bay Bridge. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Keystone Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Keystone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.5 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 0.1 miles (Keystone Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 98 / Gulf Breeze Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Brent, 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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