Bluefin Grill & Bar
Later in the drive, short detour
The Villages, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM
+13525715344
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 15m
Distance
504.7 mi
812 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$81
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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June Park, FL
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Brent, FL to June Park, FL is 504.7 miles and takes about 9h 15m via I 10, I 75, and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $77 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive spans across Florida, connecting two points within the state. Given its length, it's recommended to split this trip over two days. You'll primarily be on major interstates for most of the drive, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, transit.
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
252.3 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 63.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| Bronson Highway | 37.2 mi | 46m |
| US 192 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| 13th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
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
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and June Park, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 192; US 441
Continue on US 192; US 441
Continue on US 192; US 441
Continue on US 192; US 441
Continue on US 192; US 441
Continue on US 192
Turn right onto Seminole Boulevard
Arrive at destination
This 504.7-mile route is best tackled over two days to avoid fatigue. Plan to leave early to maximize daylight, especially if you intend to drive the full distance in one go. With a total drive time of approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes, consider breaking it up around the halfway point or after the longest stretch on I 10. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $77, and utilize the planned stops for breaks and refueling. The drive predominantly uses major highways, so anticipate consistent traffic patterns.
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 111 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 252.3 miles or 4h 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 252.3 miles or 4h 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 7h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near June Park, 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 252 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into June Park, FL
Aim for roughly 252 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
167 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
333 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, FLNight 1
252 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 252 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 252.3 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 252 miles or 4.6 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
The Villages, Florida
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM
+13525715344
Harvest Restaurant & Bar
The Villages, Florida
Oakwood Express Smokehouse
Wildwood, Florida
Best coffee break · home stretch
Winter Garden, Florida
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
Miz Kathi’s Cotillion Southern Cafe
Wildwood, Florida
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Wildwood, Florida
Later in the drive, short detour
The Villages, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM
+13525715344
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
The Villages, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM
+13525715514
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–8 PM
+13524610528
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–6 PM
+13523996597
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 10 AM–4 PM
Later in the drive, short detour
The Villages, Florida
Hours: 8 AM–8 PM
+13523300998
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 7 AM–2:30 PM
+13526268096
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Closed
+13527486074
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Winter Garden, Florida
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 8 AM–8 PM
+13527481223
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 7 AM–2 PM
+13527751942
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm
+19042099391
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Oakland, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+14079060330
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Chipley, Florida
Hours: 7 am–6:30 pm
+18506764119
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
The Villages, Florida
Hours: 7 AM–2 PM
+13523995201
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Midway, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Chipley, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887518560
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Chipley, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
St Cloud, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14078926905
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18779376377
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18503619306
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505955993
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Gotha, Florida
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+14074459977
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505951559
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~12 min detour
Oxford, Florida
Hours: 8 AM–2 PM
+13526613336
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 458.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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 toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$81.15 one way
$162.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $88.52 | $177.04 |
| premium | $4.78 | $95.02 | $190.04 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $124.70 | $249.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.47
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
$81
Tolls
$4
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 176.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 151.4 | 1 | $52.99 | $24.23 |
| Efficient EV | 126.2 | 1 | $44.16 | $20.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 201.9 | 2 | $70.66 | $32.30 |
Gas CO2
177 kg
EV CO2
59 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brent on Thursday
Local time
5:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Clear
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Evening in June Park on Thursday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Rain Showers
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:34AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 2:26AM EDT until October 22 at 4:00AM 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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Seashore
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
With 91% of the drive on highways, expect extended periods of interstate cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 282.9 miles on I 10. You'll transition from I 10 to I 75, and then onto Florida's Turnpike. The extensive highway share means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges as you navigate across the state.
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.
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 13 significant decision points across 504.7 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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
332 ft
Highest Point
214 ft
~216.3 mi in
Elevation Range
189 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brent, FL and June Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando, Us 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud and Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital.
Florida's Turnpike South
Orlando
Us 441: Kissimmee
Saint Cloud
Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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