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Trip from Brent, FL to Alturas, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 3m

Distance

476.6 mi

767 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$76

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 56m ★
6 AM
9h 4m
8 AM
9h 20m
10 AM
9h 10m
12 PM
9h 8m
3 PM
9h 10m
5 PM
9h 19m
8 PM
8h 59m

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

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Downtown Alturas, FL, FL

Alturas, FL

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Trip Overview

Brent, FL to Alturas, FL is 476.6 miles and takes about 9h 3m via I 10, I 75, and FL 33, with a fuel budget near $76 and an overnight recommendation. This highway-focused journey takes you across the state of Florida, connecting two distinct regions. While primarily interstate, it offers a straightforward path for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given the 9h 3m estimated driving time, breaking this trip into two days is a practical approach to avoid fatigue and make the most of your travel. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, so expect a consistent pace.

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

238.3 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
FL 33 21.2 mi 27m
Florida's Turnpike 19.2 mi 20m
Berkley Road 8.7 mi 14m
FL 19 6.1 mi 9m
Recker Highway 5.9 mi 9m
Snively Avenue 5.8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
2

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
10

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

19 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road
Exit 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
14

Merge onto US 27

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 27
15

Turn right onto O'Brien Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · O'Brien Road
16

Turn right onto FL 19

6.1 mi · 9 min · FL 19
17

Turn left onto FL 50; FL 33

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Orange Street
18

Continue on FL 33

21 mi · 27 min · FL 33
19

Enter roundabout onto FL 33

135 ft · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
20

Continue on FL 33

5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
21

Turn right onto CR 655

8.7 mi · 14 min · Berkley Road
22

Turn left onto US 92

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 92
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto FL 655

5.9 mi · 9 min · Recker Highway
24

Turn left onto Lake Shipp Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Shipp Drive
25

Continue on Snively Avenue

5.8 mi · 10 min · Snively Avenue
26

At end of road, turn left onto FL 60

0.5 mi · 47 sec · FL 60
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto CR 655A

2.7 mi · 6 min · Alturas Road North
28

Continue on East Central Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Central Avenue

Trip Plan

With an estimated drive time of over 9 hours, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to stop for the night midway. The longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10 means you'll want to ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on it; check your fuel levels before leaving your starting point. Plan your overnight stop strategically along I 75, as it offers more services and lodging options. Keep an eye on your fuel costs, estimated at $76, and budget accordingly for your journey.

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 238.3 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 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 105 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 238.3 miles or 4h 17m 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 238.3 miles or 4h 17m

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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alturas, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brent, 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 Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Alturas, FL

Aim for roughly 238 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Brent, 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 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Gainesville, FL

238 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Gainesville, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

238 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 238 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 238.3 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 238 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 413 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 110 North
9
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
393.8 mi into trip | ~7h 4m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
413 mi into trip | ~7h 25m in

Take the exit toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

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 289 Toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$75.86 one way

$151.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 167 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $82.52 $165.05
premium $4.72 $88.62 $177.24
diesel $5.61 $105.23 $210.45

Estimated Tolls: $1.35

Florida's Turnpike (19.2 mi) $1.35

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$76

Tolls

$1

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: 166.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 143 1 $50.04 $22.88
Efficient EV 119.2 1 $41.70 $19.06
EV Truck/SUV 190.6 2 $66.72 $30.50

Gas CO2

167 kg

EV CO2

56 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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Late night in Brent on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Alturas, FL

Late night in Alturas on Tuesday

Local time

5:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 later

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

Temperature spread

11 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

9h 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of the drive on major roadways like I 10 and I 75. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10, which forms the backbone of the first part of your journey. As you transition to I 75 and then FL 33, the character remains largely consistent with high-speed driving. Expect a steady pace for the majority of the trip, with minimal exposure to slower, local roads. The profile is designed for efficiency and distance coverage.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 282.9 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 476.6 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brent, FL and Alturas, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Clermont.

Florida's Turnpike South

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Clermont

413 mi in | ~7h 25m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 282.9 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 238 miles on day one.

Expect about $1.35 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Alturas, 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.1 hours each way, a round trip means 18.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alturas, 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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