Connecting Pretty Bayou to Brent, this 135.2-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 18 minutes to complete. Because the entire route stays within Florida, you won't need to worry about crossing state lines or adjusting for regional travel differences. Budgeting around $22 for fuel should cover your needs for this excursion. Given the manageable timeframe, it serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a focus on local navigation rather than high-speed interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Pretty Bayou, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
71.4 mi
1h 16m
Capt Fritz Road
15.3 mi
20m
US 331
14.3 mi
16m
Bay
11.3 mi
14m
US 98
10.1 mi
16m
North Arnold Road
4.2 mi
5m
West 23rd Street
1.8 mi
3m
Saint Andrews Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pretty Bayou, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on West 27th Street
260 ft·13 sec·West 27th Street
2
Turn right onto Island View Road
0.1 mi·31 sec·Island View Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Island View Drive
0.2 mi·46 sec·Island View Drive
4
Turn right onto FL 390
0.5 mi·1 min·Saint Andrews Boulevard
5
Turn right onto FL 368
1.8 mi·3 min·West 23rd Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
7
Merge onto US 98
10 mi·16 min·US 98
8
Turn right onto FL 79
4.2 mi·5 min·North Arnold Road
9
Continue on FL 79
11 mi·14 min·Bay
10
Turn left onto FL 20
15 mi·20 min·Capt Fritz Road
11
Turn right onto US 331
14 mi·16 min·US 331
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 10 West: PensacolaUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 10
71 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
19
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
20
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
21
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
22
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Because there are 0 planned stops along the way, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out to avoid mid-trip errands. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can be tiring, so plan for breaks if you find the local navigation taxing. A helpful tip for this specific journey is to keep your GPS active and ready, as the reliance on local roads means you will be making frequent turns to stay on track. Enjoy the convenience of a trip that gets you from Pretty Bayou to Brent in just over two hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Pretty Bayou, FL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.4 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Pretty Bayou, 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 Pretty Bayou, FL
This is one driving day of about 133 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Pretty Bayou, 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 71.4 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 0 and 131.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Island View Road
Turn right onto Island View Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Island View Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Island View Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
130 mi into trip|~2h 38m 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
131.3 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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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131.5 mi into trip|~2h 39m 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
$21.17 one way
$42.34 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$23.03
$46.06
premium
$4.72
$24.73
$49.46
diesel
$5.61
$29.36
$58.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.9
0
$13.96
$6.38
Efficient EV
33.3
0
$11.64
$5.32
EV Truck/SUV
53.2
0
$18.62
$8.51
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Pretty Bayou, FL
Afternoon
in Pretty Bayou on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Afternoon
in Brent on Sunday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Laguna Beach, FL
67 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.
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
16 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
2h 43m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies on navigating Island View Road, Island View Drive, and Saint Andrews Boulevard. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find long, high-speed stretches here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment on Island View Road is 0 miles. The road’s personality is defined by constant maneuvering through local corridors rather than straightaways. Be prepared for a technical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the entire trip.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Capt Fritz Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Island View Road.
Driving Effort7/10
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 133 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: near the start (Island View Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Island View Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 130 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 133 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.4 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Island View Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Island View Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 130 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brent, FL before heading back.
