Brent, FL to Lely, FL is 626.9 miles and takes about 11 hours 20 minutes via I-75, I-10, and Collier Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $95 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive stays within Florida, taking you from the western part of the state down to the southwestern coast. With 98% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct trip. This is a solid overnight option if you prefer to break up the longer stretches, or a very full day if you're aiming to get there quickly.
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
313.4 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
332.9 mi
5h 56m
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
Collier Boulevard
3.3 mi
5m
Rattlesnake Hammock Road
2.4 mi
4m
Augusta Boulevard
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 75
— 332.9 mi, about 5h 56m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 174 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,596 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,353
Quietest
2 AM
~335 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
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 Lely, 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
161 mi·2 hr 52 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 75
Toward South I 75: NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
98 mi·1 hr 45 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 101Toward CR 951: Naples, Marco IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
439 ft·14 sec
15
Turn straight onto SR 951
3.3 mi·5 min·Collier Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto CR 864
2.2 mi·3 min·Rattlesnake Hammock Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight left
417 ft·25 sec
18
Turn sharp left onto CR 864
0.2 mi·19 sec·Rattlesnake Hammock Road
19
Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard
1.0 mi·2 min·Augusta Boulevard
20
At end of road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard
372 ft·15 sec·Forest Hills Boulevard
21
Turn left
176 ft·15 sec
22
At end of road, turn left
19 ft·3 sec
23
Turn right
102 ft·7 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour driving time, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan to drive straight through. With 3 recommended stops, spread them out to avoid fatigue. The longest stretch is over 330 miles on I-75, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before hitting that segment. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point to make the drive more manageable.
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 313.4 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 332.9 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 138 miles or 2h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 313.4 miles or 5h 38m 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 313.4 miles or 5h 38m
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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lely, 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 313 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lely, FL
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 138 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 75 for about 332.9 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 619.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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...
7
447.1 mi into trip|~8h 1m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
6
521.4 mi into trip|~9h 21m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
619.5 mi into trip|~11h 6m in
Take the exit toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 101
Toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.90 one way
$189.80 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg219 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$104.13
$208.26
premium
$4.55
$112.30
$224.60
diesel
$4.80
$118.37
$236.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
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: 219.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
188.1
2
$65.82
$30.09
Efficient EV
156.7
1
$54.85
$25.08
EV Truck/SUV
250.8
3
$87.77
$40.12
Gas CO2
219 kg
EV CO2
73 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 15, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Late night
in Brent on Monday
Local time
12:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 4:19AM EDT until July 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:18AM EDT until July 15 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Lely, FL
Late night
in Lely on Monday
Local time
1:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 to 8 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 15 at 4:19AM EDT until July 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:18AM EDT until July 15 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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
20 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 20m 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.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 497.2
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway driving, with 98% of it spent on interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 332.9 miles on I-75, which means extended periods of consistent speed. The transition to surface roads, like Collier Boulevard, will likely occur closer to your destination, marking the end of the high-speed cruising. Expect dense exits as you approach urban areas and potentially some merging traffic.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 332.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 626.9 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 332.9 miles on I 75. 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 313 miles on day one.
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 Lely, 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial and Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 11.3 hours each way, a round trip means 22.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lely, FL before the return drive.
