Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel
Later in the drive, short detour
Lutz, Florida
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18139498299
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 20m
Distance
625.8 mi
1,007 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$100
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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Naples Manor, FL
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Brent, FL to Naples Manor, FL is 625.8 miles and takes about 11h 20m via I 75 and I 10, with a fuel budget near $100 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-distance drive covers a significant portion of Florida, transitioning from the Panhandle region down to the southwestern part of the state. While the majority of your travel will be on major interstate highways, the final stretch may offer a change of pace. With a recommended two days for the journey, you'll have ample time to break up the drive and avoid fatigue.
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
312.9 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 37m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 329.5 mi | 5h 53m |
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| Tamiami Trail | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Airport Pulling Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Livingston Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Radio Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Golden Gate Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 87 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
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 Naples Manor, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 886
Turn left onto CR 881
Turn right onto CR 856
Turn left onto CR 31
Turn left onto US 41
Continue on US 41
Turn right onto Martin Street
Turn left onto Georgia Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 11h 20m duration, this trip is best split over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours, especially if you plan to make stops. With three recommended stops, you can comfortably break up the 625.8 miles. Consider stopping for the night around the halfway point to avoid a grueling single-day journey. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as the longest stretch of 329.5 miles on I-75 could mean fewer immediate services compared to other parts of the route.
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 138 miles or 2h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 312.9 miles or 5h 37m 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 312.9 miles or 5h 37m
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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Naples Manor, 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 313 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Naples Manor, FL
Aim for roughly 313 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
207 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
413 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 Redington Beach, FLNight 1
313 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Tavares, FL after about 313 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 138 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 312.9 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 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 329.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 313 miles or 5.7 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
Lutz, Florida
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18139498299
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Lutz, Florida
Best coffee break · final third
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+18139480807
Elevation Coffee Roasters
Lutz, Florida
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Lutz, Florida
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18139498299
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Lutz, Florida
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
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Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm
+13863300320
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Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+13862194646
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Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+13863623875
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Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+18139480807
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Lutz, Florida
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+18132526556
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm
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Lutz, Florida
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+18133889452
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: 6 am–4 pm
+18506967037
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Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
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Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+15415511613
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Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+13863618062
Near the start, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
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Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Naples, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12396437275
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
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Tampa, Florida
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+18139752794
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18779376377
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18503619306
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505955993
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Marianna, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18506951144
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505951559
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5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 616.1 — 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 886: Golden Gate, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$99.61 one way
$199.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.41 | $108.58 | $217.16 |
| premium | $4.74 | $116.86 | $233.71 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $131.81 | $263.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 219 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 187.7 | 2 | $65.71 | $30.04 |
| Efficient EV | 156.5 | 1 | $54.76 | $25.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 250.3 | 3 | $87.61 | $40.05 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brent on Wednesday
Local time
2:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
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
Afternoon in Naples Manor on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 11:16AM EDT until June 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
90°F
Boston, GA
207 mi in
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.
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This route is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 98% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I-75 and I-10. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 329.5-mile segment on I-75, which means you'll be settling in for extended periods of driving. The landscape will likely shift as you traverse the state, but the character of the road itself remains largely that of a high-speed, long-distance corridor designed for efficient travel across Florida.
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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 625.8 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
295 ft
Total Descent
386 ft
Highest Point
189 ft
~178.8 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
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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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