Boyette to Brent is 480.5 miles and takes about 8h 44m via I-75 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day, though it's best as an overnight trip. This route stays within Florida, taking you from the central part of the state up towards the Panhandle. With 97% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward trip focused on covering distance efficiently. Given the 8-hour drive time, planning for two days will make it a more relaxed experience, allowing you to break up the 480.5 miles comfortably.
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
240.2 miles from Boyette, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
I 75
183.8 mi
3h 17m
Rhodine Road
3.4 mi
5m
Boyette Road
2.5 mi
4m
Balm Riverview Road
2.5 mi
4m
Gibsonton Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Brent Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 98 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,548 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,484
Quietest
2 AM
~394 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 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 Boyette, FL and Brent, FL.
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Start on Hobson Simmons Road
20 ft·7 sec·Hobson Simmons Road
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Turn left onto Boyette Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Boyette Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Boyette Road
74 ft·1 sec·Boyette Road
4
Continue on Boyette Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Boyette Road
5
Turn left onto Rhodine Road
3.4 mi·5 min·Rhodine Road
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Turn right onto Balm Riverview Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Balm Riverview Road
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Turn left onto Boyette Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Boyette Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Gibsonton Drive
0.9 mi·1 min·Gibsonton Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 75 North: TampaUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
184 mi·3 hr 17 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 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
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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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
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Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour 44-minute estimated drive time, splitting this 480.5-mile trip into two days is highly recommended for a more comfortable pace. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to drive straight through. With two planned stops, you can comfortably cover around 240 miles per day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major exit could be substantial; budget around $73 for gas. The majority of your travel will be on I-75 and I-10, so utilize rest stops along these interstates.
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 240.2 miles from Boyette, FL, or about 4h 24m 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 106 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 240.2 miles or 4h 24m 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 240.2 miles or 4h 24m
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 37m
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 Boyette, 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 Boyette, FL
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from Boyette, 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 193.5 and 478.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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193.5 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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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193.7 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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
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477.4 mi into trip|~8h 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
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478.7 mi into trip|~8h 40m 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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478.9 mi into trip|~8h 40m 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
$77.26 one way
$154.52 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg168 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$84.28
$168.55
premium
$4.78
$90.46
$180.93
diesel
$6.28
$118.73
$237.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 168.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
144.2
1
$50.45
$23.06
Efficient EV
120.1
1
$42.04
$19.22
EV Truck/SUV
192.2
2
$67.27
$30.75
Gas CO2
168 kg
EV CO2
56 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Boyette, FL
Evening
in Boyette on Thursday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 14 to 20 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Brent, FL
Afternoon
in Brent on Thursday
Local time
4:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
NE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 7:08AM CDT until October 20 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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
6 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 44m 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 480.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway cruise, with 97% of the 480.5 miles on major interstates like I-75 and I-10. You'll experience a significant stretch of 283.4 miles on I-10, which means long stretches of consistent cruising. The drive transitions from interstate to surface roads on Rhodine Road toward the end, but the vast majority is highway driving. Expect numerous exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate these major arteries.
97% 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: 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 193.5 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 480.5 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 193.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 477.4 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
232 ft56 ft
Total Climb
317 ft
Total Descent
309 ft
Highest Point
232 ft
~396.8 mi in
Elevation Range
176 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 Boyette, 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 240 miles on day one.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 193.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 193.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 477.4 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 8.7 hours each way, a round trip means 17.5 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.
