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Trip from Brent, FL to Andover, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 53m

Distance

656.3 mi

1,056 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$104

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
11h 43m ★
6 AM
11h 54m
8 AM
12h 15m
10 AM
12h 1m
12 PM
11h 59m
3 PM
12h 2m
5 PM
12h 14m
8 PM
11h 47m

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 Andover, FL, FL

Andover, FL

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Trip Overview

Brent, FL to Andover, FL is 656.3 miles and takes about 11h 53m via I 10, Florida's Turnpike, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $104 and recommended for 2 days. This is a long-distance drive that covers a significant portion of Florida, starting in the western part of the state and heading towards the central region. Given the nearly 12-hour driving time, splitting this journey over two days is highly recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. You'll mostly be on major interstates, so expect a straightforward, albeit lengthy, trip across the Sunshine State.

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

328.2 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 258 mi 4h 39m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
South State Road 7 2.6 mi 4m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Northwest 215th Street 0.5 mi 1m
Brent Lane 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

258 mi · 4 hr 39 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 · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto SR 820

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
14

Continue on SR 820

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto US 441

2.6 mi · 4 min · South State Road 7
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto SR 852

0.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest 215th Street
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto Northwest 7th Avenue

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Northwest 7th Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Northwest 210th Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Northwest 210th Street
19

Arrive at destination

Northwest 210th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 11-hour 53-minute duration, planning for an overnight stop is essential. Aim to depart early on your first day to maximize daylight driving, and consider breaking the trip roughly in half after your longest stretch on I 10. With 3 planned stops, you'll have opportunities for fuel and rest, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 282.9-mile segment. Your estimated fuel cost of $104 suggests budgeting for at least two fill-ups.

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 328.2 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 54m 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 144 miles or 2h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 328.2 miles or 5h 54m 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 328.2 miles or 5h 54m

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 10h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andover, 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 328 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Andover, FL

Aim for roughly 328 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 144 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 10 for about 282.9 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

217 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.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

433 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 Orlando, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

328 mi · about 5.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 328 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 144 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 328.2 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 328 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.

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

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.5

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

2 mi

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.5

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

1.6 mi

Donut Kingdom

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

2.4 mi

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18503856038

Visit website

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18503919512

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18504252641

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+18503862417

Visit website

WestEnd Square

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15168691240

Visit website

Honest Living Tea House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18507654156

Visit website

The Sweet Shop Cafe & Lounge

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18503296466

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Donut Kingdom

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+18502221080

Visit website

Anime Garage Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14482303794

Visit website

Tally Cat Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 12–8 pm

Visit website

32 degree creamery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

Visit website

Little Haven Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18506967037

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVPassport Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18509226007

Visit website

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Tomahawks 51

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18509996339

Visit website

Kavakaze

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.5

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18505659955

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 328.2

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 562.5

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 656.3

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 651.8 — 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
7
651.8 mi into trip | ~11h 44m in

Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$104.47 one way

$208.93 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 230 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $113.64 $227.28
premium $4.72 $122.04 $244.07
diesel $5.61 $144.90 $289.81

Estimated Tolls: $18.06

Florida's Turnpike (258 mi) $18.06

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

$104

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$253–$363

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 229.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 196.9 2 $68.91 $31.50
Efficient EV 164.1 1 $57.43 $26.25
EV Truck/SUV 262.5 3 $91.88 $42.00

Gas CO2

230 kg

EV CO2

77 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 18, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

SW 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:27AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Andover, FL

Night in Andover on Saturday

Local time

9:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

11h 53m 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

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
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized by its extensive highway travel, with a 99% highway share making it a primarily interstate experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 282.9 miles, predominantly on I 10. This means you'll be covering ground efficiently, but also means you should be prepared for long periods of consistent highway driving. The journey transitions onto Florida's Turnpike and then I 75, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for most of the 656.3 miles.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 Florida's Turnpike. 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 16 significant decision points across 656.3 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 Andover, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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

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 328 miles on day one.

Expect about $18.06 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 Andover, 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.9 hours each way, a round trip means 23.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Andover, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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