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Trip from Brent, FL to Alva, 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

10h 44m

Distance

593.4 mi

955 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$94

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
10h 35m ★
6 AM
10h 45m
8 AM
11h 4m
10 AM
10h 52m
12 PM
10h 50m
3 PM
10h 52m
5 PM
11h 3m
8 PM
10h 39m

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

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Alva, FL, FL

Alva, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

This 593.4-mile journey from Brent, Florida to Alva, Florida is a significant undertaking, requiring approximately 10 hours and 44 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid fatigue and allow for necessary breaks. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and I-10, with a portion on Palm Beach Boulevard, indicating a predominantly highway experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $94 and three recommended stops, this long-distance drive is a practical way to traverse the state. Expect a solid travel day with plenty of miles to cover.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

296.7 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 293.7 mi 5h 14m
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Palm Beach Boulevard 12.2 mi 18m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.4 mi 1m
East Brent Lane 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 293.7 mi, about 5h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Alva, 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

161 mi · 2 hr 52 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 141 Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

208 ft · 7 sec
Toward FL 80 East Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto FL 80

12 mi · 18 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Broadway Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Broadway Street
17

Arrive at destination

Broadway Street

Trip Plan

For this extensive 593.4-mile drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight driving and reach your overnight stop with ample time. Plan for your three stops strategically, ensuring you refuel and rest well before tackling the longest stretch of 293.7 miles on I-75. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $94, and it's always wise to top off when opportunities arise, especially on extended highway segments.

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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 296.7 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 293.7 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 131 miles or 2h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 296.7 miles or 5h 20m 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 296.7 miles or 5h 20m

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 9h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, 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 297 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Alva, FL

Aim for roughly 297 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 miles from Brent, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 293.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

196 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Alva, FL

402.6 mi · 7h 25m

census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Mango, FL

392 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 Mango, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

297 mi · about 5.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 297 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 131 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 296.7 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 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 293.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 297 miles or 5.4 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 580.7 — 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...
7
447.1 mi into trip | ~8h 1m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South I 75: Naples
8
580.3 mi into trip | ~10h 24m in

Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 141 Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
7
580.7 mi into trip | ~10h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 80 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward FL 80 East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$94.45 one way

$188.91 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 208 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $102.75 $205.49
premium $4.72 $110.34 $220.68
diesel $5.61 $131.02 $262.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$94

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$224–$334

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 207.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 178 2 $62.31 $28.48
Efficient EV 148.4 1 $51.92 $23.74
EV Truck/SUV 237.4 2 $83.08 $37.98

Gas CO2

208 kg

EV CO2

69 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

5:14 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

Alva, FL

Morning in Alva on Tuesday

Local time

6:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°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

9 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

10h 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.

What kind of drive is this?

With 97% of this drive on highways, expect a fast-paced experience for most of the 10 hours and 44 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch will be a significant 293.7 miles on I-75, so be prepared for extended periods of cruising. While largely interstate, the inclusion of Palm Beach Boulevard suggests a slight shift in scenery and pace closer to your destination. This route is characterized by its efficiency, prioritizing mileage over winding backroads.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 293.7 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 593.4 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 293.7 miles on I 75. 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 297 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 Alva, 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 3 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Alva, 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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