Brent, FL to DeLand, FL is 429.5 miles and takes about 8h 7m via I 10 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $65 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This route stays within Florida, primarily traversing the state's interior on major interstate highways. With 2 recommended days, you can comfortably break up the drive, making it a manageable trip. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so expect consistent travel speeds. This drive is a straightforward way to cover a significant distance between two points in Florida.
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
214.8 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
I 75
77.4 mi
1h 22m
Fort Brooks Road
39.2 mi
54m
Northeast 70th Street
7.6 mi
10m
North US Highway 17
6.7 mi
10m
South US Highway 1
5.5 mi
7m
Northwest 70th Street
2.4 mi
3m
North Amelia Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 108 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,233 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,761
Quietest
2 AM
~150 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 102 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 DeLand, 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
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·37 sec
Exit 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 358Toward FL 326
12
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft·11 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn left onto SR 326
0.2 mi·24 sec·SR 326
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on FL 326
1.2 mi·1 min·FL 326
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on FL 326
2.4 mi·3 min·Northwest 70th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on FL 326
7.6 mi·10 min·Northeast 70th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto FL 40
39 mi·54 min·Fort Brooks Road
18
Turn right onto US 17
5.5 mi·7 min·South US Highway 1
Use the right lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 17
117 ft·1 sec·North US Highway 17
20
Continue on US 17
6.7 mi·10 min·North US Highway 17
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto CR 92
0.3 mi·39 sec·International Speedway Boulevard
22
Turn right onto North Amelia Avenue
1.5 mi·2 min·North Amelia Avenue
23
Enter roundabout onto North Amelia Avenue
82 ft·1 sec·North Amelia Avenue
24
Continue on North Amelia Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·North Amelia Avenue
25
Turn right onto FL 44
0.2 mi·43 sec·East New York Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
FL 44
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 7m duration, splitting this drive over two days is recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to depart Brent, FL in the morning to maximize daylight hours. Your first day could cover roughly half the distance, perhaps stopping around the halfway point for an overnight stay. The longest stretch of 282.9 miles is on I 10, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before entering that segment, as services might be less frequent. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway portions, to stay within your estimated $65 budget.
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 214.8 miles from Brent, FL, or about 3h 52m 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 94 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214.8 miles or 3h 52m 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 214.8 miles or 3h 52m
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 6h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeLand, 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 215 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into DeLand, FL
Aim for roughly 215 miles and 4.1 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 282.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 364.5 — 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
6
364.5 mi into trip|~6h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
364.5 mi into trip|~6h 33m in|SR 326
Turn left onto SR 326
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.06 one way
$138.12 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg150 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$75.33
$150.66
premium
$4.78
$80.86
$161.72
diesel
$6.28
$106.12
$212.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 150.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
128.9
1
$45.10
$20.62
Efficient EV
107.4
1
$37.58
$17.18
EV Truck/SUV
171.8
2
$60.13
$27.49
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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Evening
in Brent on Friday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Clear
N 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 22 at 7:17PM EDT until October 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 22 at 7:17PM EDT until October 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
DeLand, FL
Evening
in DeLand on Friday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Clear
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 22 at 7:17PM EDT until October 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Coastal Flood Watch
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 22 at 7:17PM EDT until October 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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
5 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 7m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway, with 87% of the drive on interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10, which means extended periods of consistent driving. The transition to surface roads like Fort Brooks Road will occur later in the trip, likely after the majority of your mileage on I 75. Expect a high volume of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach more populated areas.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 429.5 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.
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 215 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 37 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 DeLand, 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 37 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 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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at DeLand, FL before the return drive.
