Brent, FL to Carrollwood Village, FL is 427.8 miles and takes about 8h 19m via I 10, US 19, and Suncoast Parkway, with a fuel budget near $74 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the panhandle region down towards the Tampa Bay area. With a recommended two days for the drive, you'll find it's mostly highway cruising, making it a straightforward trip. Plan for about two stops along the way to break up the nearly 430 miles.
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
213.9 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
211.6 mi
3h 46m
US 19
110.2 mi
2h 19m
Suncoast Parkway
54.3 mi
58m
Florida Georgia Parkway
37.2 mi
47m
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.7 mi
7m
West Village Drive
1.5 mi
3m
Veterans Expressway
1 mi
1m
Hutchison Road
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 211.6 mi, about 3h 46m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,263 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,600
Quietest
2 AM
~142 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Brent, FL and Carrollwood Village, FL.
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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 NorthUse 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 6Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis HighwayUse 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
212 mi·3 hr 46 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 225Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
10
Turn right onto US 19
4.7 mi·6 min·Florida Georgia Parkway
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27
32 mi·41 min·Florida Georgia Parkway
12
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto FL 44
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on FL 44
4.7 mi·7 min·Gulf to Lake Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
17
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
54 mi·58 min·Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
1.0 mi·1 min·Veterans Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 12Toward Hutchison RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn slight left onto Hutchison Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Hutchison Road
21
Continue on West Village Drive
1.5 mi·3 min·West Village Drive
22
Continue on South Village Drive
0.4 mi·48 sec·South Village Drive
23
Turn right onto Casey Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·Casey Road
24
Turn right onto Lowell Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·Lowell Road
25
Turn right onto Glenside Circle
158 ft·11 sec·Glenside Circle
26
Continue on Glenside Circle
485 ft·21 sec·Glenside Circle
27
Arrive at destination
Glenside Circle
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, breaking this trip into two days is a smart move. You could aim to drive about 211 miles on your first day, which is the longest stretch on I 10. This leaves you with roughly 216 miles for the second day, allowing for a more relaxed pace. Be sure to factor in your two recommended stops for fuel and rest, especially before tackling the longer segments. Check your fuel cost estimate of $74 for planning purposes.
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 213.9 miles from Brent, FL, or about 3h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.6 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 94 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 213.9 miles or 3h 51m 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 213.9 miles or 3h 51m
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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollwood Village, 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 214 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Carrollwood Village, FL
Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 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 211.6 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 0.9 and 423.9 — 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...
6
214.9 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 225
Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticel...
6
307.4 mi into trip|~5h 49m in|US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
423.9 mi into trip|~8h 10m in
Take the exit toward Hutchison Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Hutchison Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.76 one way
$129.52 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg150 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$71.06
$142.12
premium
$4.55
$76.63
$153.27
diesel
$4.80
$80.78
$161.55
Estimated Tolls: $3.34
Suncoast Parkway
(54.3 mi)$3.26
Veterans Expressway
(1 mi)$0.08
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
$65
Tolls
$3
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
128.3
1
$44.92
$20.53
Efficient EV
107
1
$37.43
$17.11
EV Truck/SUV
171.1
2
$59.89
$27.38
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Late night
in Brent on Monday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Carrollwood Village, FL
Late night
in Carrollwood Village on Monday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 2 to 6 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
8h 19m 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
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom B/D Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 97% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 211.6 miles on I 10. You'll transition to US 19 and then the Suncoast Parkway, which are also highways. Expect consistent travel on these main arteries until you get closer to your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 211.6 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. 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 Effort9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 427.8 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 214.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
279 ft15 ft
Total Climb
401 ft
Total Descent
452 ft
Highest Point
279 ft
~61.1 mi in
Elevation Range
264 ft
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 Carrollwood Village, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
Monticello
214.9 mi in|~3h 52m
Perry
214.9 mi in|~3h 52m
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 211.6 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 214 miles on day one.
Expect about $3.34 in tolls one way, starting with Suncoast Parkway. 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.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Carrollwood Village, 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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 214.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Carrollwood Village, FL before the return drive.
