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Trip from Brent, FL to Lantana, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 4m

Distance

613.1 mi

987 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$93

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
10h 55m ★
6 AM
11h 5m
8 AM
11h 25m
10 AM
11h 12m
12 PM
11h 10m
3 PM
11h 13m
5 PM
11h 24m
8 PM
10h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Lantana, FL

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Trip Overview

Brent, FL to Lantana, FL is 613.1 miles and takes about 11 hours 4 minutes via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $91 and likely requires an overnight stay. This long-haul drive primarily traverses the state of Florida, taking you from its western panhandle region down to the southeastern coast. Given the 11-hour estimated driving time, planning for at least one overnight stop is advisable to avoid fatigue. The route utilizes major interstates for most of its length, making it a straightforward, albeit lengthy, 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

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

306.6 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 192 mi 3h 25m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
I 95 24.4 mi 27m
West Lantana Road 1.1 mi 2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Brent Lane 0.4 mi 1m
East Brent Lane 0.1 mi <1m
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

~1,226 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

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Lantana, 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 North Use 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 6 Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway Use 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 296A Toward 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

192 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 116 Toward FL 706: Jupiter Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto FL 706

499 ft · 19 sec · Indiantown Road
14

Take the ramp

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
15

Merge onto I 95

24 mi · 27 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 61 Toward Lantana Road Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto CR 812

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lantana Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18

Arrive at destination

3 ft · CR 812

Trip Plan

Given the 11-hour estimated drive time, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your first leg. With 3 recommended stops, consider breaking the drive roughly in half, perhaps around the 5-6 hour mark. The longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10 means you'll want to ensure you're fueled up before entering that segment, as services can be more spread out in certain areas. Keep an eye on Florida's Turnpike tolls, as they can add to your overall travel costs.

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 306.6 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 31m 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 135 miles or 2h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 306.6 miles or 5h 31m 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 306.6 miles or 5h 31m

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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lantana, 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 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lantana, FL

Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.5 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 10 for about 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

202 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.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

405 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, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

307 mi · about 5.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 307 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Quincy, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 306.6 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 307 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wildwood, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third · 3h 58m to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 AM–6 PM

+13523996597

Visit website

IHOP

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wildwood, Florida

1.6 mi

Dani’s Sports Bar & Grill

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wildwood, Florida

1.6 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Le Cafe De Paris

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 3h 10m to go 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+14072932326

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Windermere, Florida

2.5 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

2.7 mi

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–6 PM

+13523996597

Visit website

IHOP

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13527486074

Visit website

Dani’s Sports Bar & Grill

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: 12 PM–12 AM

+13523992973

Visit website

Country Pride

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Wildwood, FL

+13527482501

Visit website

Oakwood Express Smokehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–8 PM

+13524610528

Visit website

Bluefin Grill & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

The Villages, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

+13525715344

Visit website

Harvest Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

The Villages, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

+13525715514

Visit website

Napolinos

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–9 PM

+13523996825

Visit website

Le Cafe De Paris

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+14072932326

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Blu Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Ocoee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+14074208672

Visit website

Miz Kathi’s Cotillion Southern Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: 8 AM–8 PM

+13527481223

Visit website

Another Broken Egg Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+13527751942

Visit website

Mika Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8:30 AM–4 PM

+14077570617

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

Boynton Beach Parasailing

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Boynton Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15613598359

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Get Up and Go Kayaking - Merritt's Mill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Marianna, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18506951144

Visit website

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 611.7 — 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...
8
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
585.8 mi into trip | ~10h 30m in

Take the exit toward FL 706: Jupiter

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 116 Toward FL 706: Jupiter
7
611.7 mi into trip | ~11h 1m in

Take the exit toward Lantana Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 61 Toward Lantana Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$92.81 one way

$185.62 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 215 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $101.84 $203.67
premium $4.55 $109.83 $219.65
diesel $4.80 $115.76 $231.53

Estimated Tolls: $13.44

Florida's Turnpike (192 mi) $13.44

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

$93

Tolls

$13

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$236–$346

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 214.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 183.9 2 $64.38 $29.43
Efficient EV 153.3 1 $53.65 $24.52
EV Truck/SUV 245.2 3 $85.83 $39.24

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 Jul 12, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Monday

Local time

7:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 12 at 4:13PM EDT until July 12 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Destination

Lantana, FL

Evening in Lantana on Monday

Local time

8:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Sunny

SE 8 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 12 at 4:13PM EDT until July 12 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin 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 4m 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

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: Battery 234 Loop Road Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend 99% of this 613.1-mile drive on highways, indicating a very direct path. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 282.9 miles, occurring on I 10. This means you'll experience extended periods of cruising with minimal turns. Expect to encounter a high density of exits and interchanges as you transition between I 10, I 75, and Florida's Turnpike, especially as you approach more populated areas.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?

10/10

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 Effort 10/10

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 14 significant decision points across 613.1 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

190 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

330 ft

Total Descent

421 ft

Highest Point

190 ft

~350.3 mi in

Elevation Range

184 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 Lantana, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Arriving in Lantana, FL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

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 307 miles on day one.

Expect about $13.44 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Lantana, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 11.1 hours each way, a round trip means 22.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lantana, FL before the return drive.

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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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