This 637.8-mile journey from Brent, FL to Kendall Green, FL will take approximately 11 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. Given the length, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid fatigue and allow for a more relaxed pace. You'll primarily be on Brent Lane and I 110 North, with a portion on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. The estimated fuel cost for this long-distance drive is around $107. This route stays within Florida, so you won't be crossing state lines, but it covers a significant portion of the state. Plan for around three stops to stretch your legs and refuel.
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
318.9 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike
239.1 mi
4h 17m
I 75
107.2 mi
1h 54m
West Copans Road
1.8 mi
3m
North Powerline Road
1 mi
1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
West Sample Road
0.8 mi
1m
Brent Lane
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,226 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,701
Quietest
2 AM
~148 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
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 Kendall Green, 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
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
239 mi·4 hr 17 min·Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 69Toward SR 834: Sample RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
297 ft·7 sec
Toward SR 834 East: Pompano BeachUse the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto SR 834
0.8 mi·1 min·West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 845
1.0 mi·1 min·North Powerline Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Copans Road
1.8 mi·3 min·West Copans Road
17
Turn right onto North Cypress Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Cypress Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 21st Street
149 ft·6 sec·Northwest 21st Street
19
Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue
0.2 mi·48 sec·Northwest 1st Avenue
20
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 19th Street
149 ft·6 sec·Northwest 19th Street
21
Arrive at destination
Northwest 19th Street
Trip Plan
For this 11-hour and 33-minute drive, breaking it into two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours and cover a good portion of the 637.8 miles. Plan for at least three stops to rest, refuel, and grab a bite. The estimated fuel cost is $107, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Kendall Green, as services might be more spaced out in certain stretches. A concrete tip: check traffic conditions on I 110 North before you depart each day, as it can be a busy thoroughfare.
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 318.9 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 44m 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 140 miles or 2h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 318.9 miles or 5h 44m 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 318.9 miles or 5h 44m
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 10h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kendall Green, 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 319 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kendall Green, FL
Aim for roughly 319 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 140 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 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 633.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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393.8 mi into trip|~7h 4m in|Florida's Turnpike
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
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
7
632.9 mi into trip|~11h 22m in
Take the exit toward SR 834: Sample Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 69
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
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633.7 mi into trip|~11h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 834 East: Pompano Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 834 East: Pompano Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$101.52 one way
$203.04 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg223 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$110.66
$221.32
premium
$4.74
$119.10
$238.20
diesel
$5.35
$134.34
$268.68
Estimated Tolls: $16.74
Florida's Turnpike
(239.1 mi)$16.74
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
$102
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$248–$358
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 223.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $67 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
191.3
2
$66.97
$30.61
Efficient EV
159.5
1
$55.81
$25.51
EV Truck/SUV
255.1
3
$89.29
$40.82
Gas CO2
223 kg
EV CO2
75 kg (66% 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
3:55 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
Kendall Green, FL
Afternoon
in Kendall Green on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 3 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
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
2 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
11h 33m 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 A 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 features a significant portion of highway driving, with 0% of the drive being on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating on Brent Lane, I 110 North, and Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. While there isn't a specific 'longest stretch' noted, expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the 11 hours and 33 minutes. The road will generally maintain a steady pace, allowing for efficient travel across Florida. This isn't a winding, scenic byway, but rather a practical path to get you from point A to point B.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 16 significant decision points across 637.8 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 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
158 ft16 ft
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
210 ft
Highest Point
158 ft
~45.6 mi in
Elevation Range
142 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 Kendall Green, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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 319 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.74 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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 60 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 Kendall Green, 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 60 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 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.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.6 hours each way, a round trip means 23.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kendall Green, FL before the return drive.
