This is a substantial 614.8-mile journey from Brent, FL to Immokalee, FL, estimated to take around 11 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Given the long duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid excessive fatigue. The route is almost entirely on major highways, with a fuel cost estimated at $98. You'll be covering significant ground across Florida, so consider how much daylight you want to spend driving each day when planning your overnight stop. This is a practical, long-distance drive designed for covering miles efficiently.
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
307.4 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
297.1 mi
5h 18m
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
SR 82
25.4 mi
33m
FL 29
3.1 mi
4m
New Market Road West
1.5 mi
2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
North 1st Street
0.5 mi
1m
Brent Lane
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 297.1 mi, about 5h 18m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 67 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,414 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,204
Quietest
2 AM
~374 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
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 Immokalee, 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 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
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: NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
62 mi·1 hr 6 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 138Toward SR 82: Fort Myers, ImmokaleeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto FL 82
0.2 mi·16 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
15
Continue on FL 82
25 mi·33 min·SR 82
Use the left lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto FL 29
26 ft·0 sec·FL 29
17
Continue on FL 29
3.1 mi·4 min·FL 29
18
Turn left onto CR 29A
1.5 mi·2 min·New Market Road West
19
Turn right onto Charlotte Street
433 ft·11 sec·Charlotte Street
20
Turn slight left onto North 1st Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North 1st Street
21
Turn straight onto CR 846
157 ft·19 sec·Immokalee Road
22
Arrive at destination
CR 846
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour drive time, breaking this 614.8-mile trip into two days is highly recommended. Aim to start early each day to maximize daylight driving and allow for three planned stops. A good midpoint could be around the 5-6 hour mark of driving. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I-75, as services can sometimes be spaced out on long interstate segments. Planning your overnight stay in advance will help ensure a smoother transition between your driving days.
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 307.4 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 297.1 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 135 miles or 2h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 307.4 miles or 5h 32m 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 307.4 miles or 5h 32m
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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Immokalee, 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 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Immokalee, FL
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 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 297.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 583.7 — 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
6
521.4 mi into trip|~9h 21m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
583.7 mi into trip|~10h 28m in
Take the exit toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$97.86 one way
$195.72 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg215 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$106.67
$213.34
premium
$4.74
$114.80
$229.61
diesel
$5.35
$129.50
$258.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 215.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
184.4
2
$64.55
$29.51
Efficient EV
153.7
1
$53.80
$24.59
EV Truck/SUV
245.9
3
$86.07
$39.35
Gas CO2
215 kg
EV CO2
72 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon
in Brent on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 11:16AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Immokalee, FL
Afternoon
in Immokalee on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 1 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 11:16AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
90°F
Boston, GA
203 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
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 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 11m 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...
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 487.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 99% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed interstates like I-75 and I-10, along with SR 82. The personality of this route is about covering distance, with a longest uninterrupted stretch of 297.1 miles on I-75. While the highway share is high, the transition between these major roads is generally seamless. It's a route that prioritizes forward momentum and efficiency over varied scenery, making it a straightforward interstate experience.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 297.1 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 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 14 significant decision points across 614.8 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Immokalee is an unincorporated town in Southwest Florida. It is close to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a Ramsar site (wetlands designated as of international importance).
The longest stretch is about 297.1 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 307 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 65 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 Immokalee, 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. There are 65 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore and De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.2 hours each way, a round trip means 22.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Immokalee, FL before the return drive.
