Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 57m
Distance
547.6 mi
881 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Lakewood Park, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Brent, FL to Lakewood Park, FL is 547.6 miles and takes about 9h 57m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $87 and best suited for an overnight trip. This drive takes you across the entire state of Florida, starting in the western panhandle and ending on the east coast. Given the nearly 10-hour driving time, it's recommended to split this journey over two days to avoid fatigue. You'll encounter mostly highway driving, so prepare for a straightforward, albeit long, trip across the state.
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
273.8 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 55m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 115.1 mi | 2h 3m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| FL 60 | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| I 95 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Indrio Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Fort Pierce Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Lakewood 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 FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto FL 614
Turn left onto Fort Pierce Boulevard
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of nearly 10 hours, this trip is best broken into two days. Aim to leave Brent in the morning, covering about half the distance on the first day. Plan for two stops to refuel and stretch your legs, especially during the 282.9-mile stretch on I 10 where services might be less frequent. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the extensive highway driving can consume gas steadily, and ensure you have enough cash or a transponder for Florida's Turnpike tolls.
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 120 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 273.8 miles or 4h 55m 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 273.8 miles or 4h 55m
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 8h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood 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 274 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lakewood Park, FL
Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
181 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
361 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 Bushnell, FLNight 1
274 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 274 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 120 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 273.8 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 274 miles or 5 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 542.7 — 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 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward FL 614
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$87.16 one way
$174.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $94.82 | $189.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $101.82 | $203.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $120.90 | $241.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.05
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
$87
Tolls
$8
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 191.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 164.3 | 2 | $57.50 | $26.28 |
| Efficient EV | 136.9 | 1 | $47.92 | $21.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 219 | 2 | $76.66 | $35.05 |
Gas CO2
192 kg
EV CO2
64 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Brent on Sunday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Lakewood Park on Sunday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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.
This route is predominantly a long-distance interstate drive, with 98% of it on major highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I 10, including a stretch of 282.9 miles without needing to exit, which offers a consistent, high-speed experience. Later, Florida's Turnpike and I 75 will guide you south. Expect a steady pace for most of the journey, characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
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.
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 17 significant decision points across 547.6 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brent, FL and Lakewood Park, 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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