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Trip from Bloomingdale, 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

7h 25m

Distance

454.4 mi

731 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 15m ★
6 AM
7h 25m
8 AM
7h 46m
10 AM
7h 33m
12 PM
7h 30m
3 PM
7h 34m
5 PM
7h 45m
8 PM
7h 19m

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

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Downtown Bloomingdale, FL, FL

Bloomingdale, FL

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

This 454.4-mile journey from Bloomingdale to Brent, Florida, will take approximately 7 hours and 25 minutes of driving time. It's a solid day trip, though you might consider an overnight if you prefer a more relaxed pace. With a projected fuel cost of $76 and two planned stops, this route offers a straightforward drive through the Florida region. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, including East Bloomingdale Avenue, Lithia Pinecrest Road, and East Brandon Boulevard, with no highway mileage to consider. The overall feel is more of a turn-heavy local exploration than an open-road adventure.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

227.2 miles from Bloomingdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Bloomingdale Avenue — —
Lithia Pinecrest Road — —
East Brandon Boulevard — —
I 75 North — —
I 10 — —
I 10 West — —
I 110 South — —
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Bloomingdale Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bloomingdale Avenue

36 ft · 28 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
2

Continue on East Bloomingdale Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Bloomingdale Avenue
3

Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road
4

Turn left onto East Brandon Boulevard

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Brandon Boulevard
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

1.2 mi · 2 min · I 75 North: Ocala
6

Merge slight left

177 mi · 3 hr 9 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 10 West: Tallahassee
9

Merge slight right

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
11

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

0.2 mi · 22 sec · FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
13

Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

1.0 mi · 1 min · FL 296: Brent Lane
14

Turn right onto Brent Lane

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Brent Lane
15

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
16

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

220 ft · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
17

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

33 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour 25-minute duration, starting early from Bloomingdale is recommended to complete the 454.4-mile trip within daylight hours. Plan for your two stops strategically to break up the drive and manage your fuel, especially since you're sticking to local roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on interstates. The $76 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Pay close attention to posted speed limits as you transition through different local areas along East Bloomingdale Avenue and Lithia Pinecrest Road.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227.2 miles from Bloomingdale, FL, or about 3h 42m into the drive.

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 100 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 227.2 miles or 3h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 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 Bloomingdale, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bloomingdale, FL

This is one driving day of about 454.4 miles and 7h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Bloomingdale, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Taylor County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Perry, FL

227 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

Bushnell, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 227.2 miles from Bloomingdale, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.4

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Fresh Grounds Coffee House Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bonifay, Florida

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 357.1

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18506587002

Visit website

108 Vine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

2.1 mi

CYM Coffee Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gainesville, Florida

2.7 mi

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 194.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13862194646

Visit website

Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm

+13863300320

Visit website

Sandy's Cafe & Bakery Inc

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 194.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13863623875

Visit website

Fresh Grounds Coffee House Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 357.1

Bonifay, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18506587002

Visit website

108 Vine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

Visit website

CYM Coffee Co

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13522245101

Visit website

The Honeybee Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

Visit website

Book Nook Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

Visit website

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

Opus Coffee - UF Health East Tower

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 6:20 am–8 pm

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 194.8

Live Oak, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 454.4

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527457777

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 129.8

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523724981

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

Visit website

Ocala Downtown Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 454.4

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Tuscawilla Art Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13526298447

Visit website

Tuscawilla Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97.4

Ocala, Florida

+13523685517

Visit website

Tallahassee Automobile Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 259.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18509420137

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 454.4

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$72.33 one way

$144.66 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 159 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $78.68 $157.36
premium $4.72 $84.49 $168.99
diesel $5.61 $100.33 $200.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$72

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 159 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 136.3 1 $47.71 $21.81
Efficient EV 113.6 1 $39.76 $18.18
EV Truck/SUV 181.8 2 $63.62 $29.08

Gas CO2

159 kg

EV CO2

53 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bloomingdale, FL

Late night in Bloomingdale on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Night in Brent on Saturday

Local time

11:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Perry, FL

227 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

7h 25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The journey prioritizes local roads like East Bloomingdale Avenue, Lithia Pinecrest Road, and East Brandon Boulevard, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the majority of the 454.4 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in road conditions. This type of driving requires constant attention to local traffic patterns and speed limits rather than settling into a steady highway cruise.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Bloomingdale Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomingdale, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 25m. Total distance: 454.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bloomingdale, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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