Origin
Niceville, FL
Morning in Niceville on Friday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niceville, FL to Brent, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niceville, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Niceville, FL to Brent, FL covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, FL 85, East John Sims Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 43.1 mi | 46m |
| FL 85 | 15.8 mi | 20m |
| East John Sims Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reynolds Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Brent Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 43.1 mi, about 46m
Traffic on I-110
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~3,248 veh/hr typical · worst 3,780
Quietest
2 AM
~122 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Niceville, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Reynolds Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Reynolds Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto FL 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East John Sims Parkway
3
Turn right onto FL 85
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
FL 85
4
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 85
11 mi
·
14 min
·
FL 85
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 10 West: Pensacola
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
12
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
13
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
14
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
15
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Niceville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 61.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
FL 85
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 85
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
16.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left toward I 10 West: Pensacola
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Pensacola
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
$9.79 one way
$19.58 round trip
$3.93/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| premium | $4.63 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Brent, FL
Morning in Brent on Friday
Local time
8:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
1h 15m 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?
63.3 mi in 1h 15m, mostly highway — 43.1 mi of that is on I 10.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and FL 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near FL 85.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 5.2 miles (FL 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
194 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
194 ft
~9 mi in
Elevation Range
194 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Niceville, FL
Full guide →Niceville is a city of 16,000 people (2020) along the Emerald Coast of Florida. It is located about halfway between Pensacola and Panama City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 5.2 miles (FL 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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