Orange City, FL to Brent, FL is 434.7 miles and takes about 8h 14m via I 75 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $70 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early, though we recommend 2 days. This route stays within Florida, taking you from the central part of the state up towards the panhandle. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a straightforward trip. Consider breaking it up to enjoy the drive more comfortably, especially since the longest stretch is over 280 miles.
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
217.3 miles from Orange City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
I 75
77.4 mi
1h 22m
West State Road 40
39.2 mi
54m
FL 326
9.9 mi
14m
North US Highway 17
9.4 mi
12m
South Spring Garden Avenue
5.1 mi
8m
South Woodland Boulevard
2 mi
3m
Volusia Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 92 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,276 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,813
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
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 Orange City, FL and Brent, FL.
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Start on CR 4145
57 ft·4 sec·East Graves Avenue
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Turn right onto US 17; US 92
1.4 mi·2 min·Volusia Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 17; US 92
2.0 mi·3 min·South Woodland Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto FL 15A
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Taylor Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FL 15A
1.4 mi·2 min·South State Road 15a
6
Continue on FL 15A
5.1 mi·8 min·South Spring Garden Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 17
3.9 mi·5 min·North US Highway 17
8
Enter roundabout onto US 17
137 ft·2 sec·North US Highway 17
9
Continue on US 17
5.5 mi·7 min·North US Highway 17
10
Turn left onto FL 40
39 mi·54 min·West State Road 40
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto FL 326
9.9 mi·14 min·FL 326
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on FL 326
1.1 mi·1 min·Northwest 77th Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lake City
14
Merge onto I 75
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
23
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
24
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
25
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
26
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 14m estimated drive time, planning for 2 days is a good idea to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day, potentially leaving Orange City by 7 or 8 AM. This allows you to cover about half the distance, perhaps around 200 miles, and find lodging. On day two, you'll have a shorter drive to Brent, with your longest stretch of 283.4 miles on I-10 ideally completed before you need to refuel, keeping your $70 budget in mind. Watch for the shift from I-75 to I-10 as your primary corridor for much of the trip.
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 217.3 miles from Orange City, FL, or about 4h 19m 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 96 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.3 miles or 4h 19m 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 217.3 miles or 4h 19m
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 7h 8m
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 Orange City, 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 Orange City, FL
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Orange City, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 147.7 and 433.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
147.7 mi into trip|~3h 4m 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
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147.9 mi into trip|~3h 4m 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
431.6 mi into trip|~8h 9m 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
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432.9 mi into trip|~8h 10m 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...
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433.1 mi into trip|~8h 10m 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
$69.89 one way
$139.79 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg152 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$76.24
$152.49
premium
$4.78
$81.84
$163.68
diesel
$6.28
$107.41
$214.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
130.4
1
$45.64
$20.87
Efficient EV
108.7
1
$38.04
$17.39
EV Truck/SUV
173.9
2
$60.86
$27.82
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Orange City, FL
Evening
in Orange City on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Brent, FL
Evening
in Brent on Thursday
Local time
6:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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
8 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
8h 14m 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
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 434.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 88% of the 434.7 miles on interstates like I-75 and I-10. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on I-10, covering 283.4 miles. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these major roadways. The shift from highway to surface roads will occur as you approach your destination in Brent.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 147.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 434.7 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 147.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 431.6 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
260 ft31 ft
Total Climb
387 ft
Total Descent
321 ft
Highest Point
260 ft
~372.6 mi in
Elevation Range
229 ft
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 Orange City, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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 217 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 37 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 147.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 431.6 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 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.5 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.
