M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ
Around the midpoint, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–6 PM
+13523996597
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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
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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Lantana, FL
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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 .
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Lantana, 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
Turn left onto FL 706
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 812
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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 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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
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, FLNight 1
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 hotelsA short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 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 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · final third
Wildwood, Florida
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 11 AM–6 PM
+13523996597
IHOP
Wildwood, Florida
Dani’s Sports Bar & Grill
Wildwood, Florida
Best coffee break · final third
Orlando, Florida
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 8 AM–8 PM
+14072932326
Paloma Parlor
Windermere, Florida
Holy Grain Coffee Shop
Orlando, Florida
Around the midpoint, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–6 PM
+13523996597
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Closed
+13527486074
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Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 12 PM–12 AM
+13523992973
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Wildwood, FL
+13527482501
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Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–8 PM
+13524610528
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The Villages, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM
+13525715344
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
The Villages, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM
+13525715514
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~11 min detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 11 AM–9 PM
+13523996825
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Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 AM–8 PM
+14072932326
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Windermere, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm
+14078760895
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Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Ocoee, Florida
Hours: Closed
+14074208672
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 8 AM–8 PM
+13527481223
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: 7 AM–2 PM
+13527751942
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8:30 AM–4 PM
+14077570617
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Lake City, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13523523155
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Lake City, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Gotha, Florida
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+14074459977
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Orlando, Florida
+14073638000
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18779376377
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Boynton Beach, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+15613598359
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 websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Marianna, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18506951144
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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 FL 706: Jupiter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Lantana Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$92.81 one way
$185.62 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brent on Monday
Local time
7:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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
Evening in Lantana on Monday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
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
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.
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.
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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
330 ft
Total Descent
421 ft
Highest Point
190 ft
~350.3 mi in
Elevation Range
184 ft
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
Orlando
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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