Ellianos Coffee
Around the midpoint, short detour
Lake City, Florida
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13867520202
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 21m
Distance
459 mi
739 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
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Casselberry, FL
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Traveling from Brent to Casselberry covers 459 miles across Florida, a journey that typically takes 8 hours and 21 minutes of drive time. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight interstate sprint, it is best approached as a two-day trip to avoid driver fatigue. Expect to budget approximately $75 for fuel to complete the transit. While the trip remains entirely within the state of Florida, the local road focus means you will experience more of the state's interior landscape than you would on a major highway. Planning for two days allows you to comfortably manage the two recommended stops along the way.
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
229.5 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 45m |
| East-West Expressway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| I 4 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Orlando Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| US 17 Truck | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Casselberry, FL.
Start on East Brent Lane
Continue on FL 296
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll
Continue on FL 408 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 4
Take the exit onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Greenwood Road
Turn left onto US 17; US 92
Turn right onto Button Road
Turn right onto Seminola Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 459-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight for navigation. Since the route involves several local turns, stay alert and keep your GPS updated to ensure you don't miss any transitions on the Parkway or local lanes. We recommend pacing your trip with at least two stops to stretch your legs, especially since the lack of long highway stretches can make the drive feel more intensive than the duration suggests. If you are traveling solo, splitting the drive into two days is the smartest way to maintain your energy. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the stop-and-go nature of local roads can sometimes impact your expected fuel economy compared to interstate driving.
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.
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 101 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 229.5 miles or 4h 8m 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 229.5 miles or 4h 8m
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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casselberry, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brent, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Casselberry, FL
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
230 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 Perry, FLNight 1
230 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Perry, FL after about 230 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 229.5 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 230 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · final third
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Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+13867520202
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Lake City, Florida
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Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+13864388064
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
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Alachua, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+13865883188
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+18502962809
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 4:30 am–10 pm
+18508947005
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Longwood, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+14078195903
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Longwood, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14079517830
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Lake City, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+13867529875
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Lake City, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm
+13864388553
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Lake City, Florida
Hours: 5 am–1 pm
+13864388426
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+18507653807
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Lake City, Florida
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+13864388720
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+13862499214
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Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13523523155
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Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
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Lake City, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
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Lake City, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Longwood, Florida
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+14076652001
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm
+18504874556
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Gainesville, Florida
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+13523955633
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Winter Park, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–8:30 pm
+14075993397
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18779376377
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18503619306
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 453.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Take the exit onto FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 Truck; US 92 Truck toward FL 414 East: Maitland Boulevard, Sandspur Road, Maitland, Maitland Art Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$73.06 one way
$146.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $79.48 | $158.95 |
| premium | $4.72 | $85.35 | $170.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.34 | $202.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.96
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
$73
Tolls
$3
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.7 | 1 | $48.19 | $22.03 |
| Efficient EV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.16 | $18.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183.6 | 2 | $64.26 | $29.38 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brent on Tuesday
Local time
7:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Casselberry on Tuesday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
85°F
Perry, FL
230 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highly technical experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized by a heavy reliance on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate turns frequently instead of settling into a monotonous cruise. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on Brent Lane, setting the tone for a trip that requires constant attention to navigation. You will primarily utilize Brent Lane, I 110 North, and the Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway to make your way toward Casselberry. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus remains on local maneuvering rather than open-road speed.
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 2.3 miles in.
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 20 significant decision points across 459 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 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 393.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 436.1 miles (FL 408 Toll / Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brent, FL and Casselberry, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
Orlando
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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