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Trip from Brent, FL to Roseland, FL

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

Drive Time

9h 46m

Distance

527 mi

848 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$84

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
9h 38m ★
6 AM
9h 47m
8 AM
10h 4m
10 AM
9h 53m
12 PM
9h 51m
3 PM
9h 54m
5 PM
10h 3m
8 PM
9h 41m

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

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Roseland, FL, FL

Roseland, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

This 527-mile journey from Brent, FL to Roseland, FL is a significant undertaking, realistically requiring about 9 hours and 46 minutes of driving time. Given its length and the estimated $84 fuel cost, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and a chance to rest. The route primarily utilizes major interstates, including I-10, I-75, and Florida's Turnpike, making it a predominantly highway-driven experience. This drive is a long-distance endeavor that will take you across the state of Florida.

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

263.5 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
Florida's Turnpike 63.9 mi 1h 8m
Bronson Highway 37.2 mi 46m
US 1 12.3 mi 17m
I 95 6.5 mi 6m
Malabar Road 4.2 mi 7m
US 192 2.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Roseland, 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

64 mi · 1 hr 8 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 244 Toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

177 ft · 6 sec
Toward US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
14

Turn left onto US 192; US 441

3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 192; US 441

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
16

Continue on US 192; US 441

2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
17

Continue on US 192; US 441

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
18

Continue on US 192; US 441

34 mi · 40 min · Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on US 192

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 192
20

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
21

Merge onto I 95

6.5 mi · 6 min · I 95
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 173 Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn left onto FL 514

4.2 mi · 7 min · Malabar Road
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto US 1

12 mi · 16 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
25

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 32 sec · US 1
26

Turn right onto CR 505

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roseland Road
27

Arrive at destination

CR 505

Trip Plan

For this 9-hour and 46-minute drive, planning for an overnight stop is highly recommended. Consider breaking the trip around the halfway point to avoid fatigue. With two planned stops suggested, you'll have opportunities to refuel and stretch. Be mindful of the longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I-10; ensure you have adequate fuel before entering this segment. Starting early in the morning will give you a head start on the 527-mile journey.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 263.5 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 44m 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 116 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 263.5 miles or 4h 44m 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 263.5 miles or 4h 44m

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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roseland, 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 264 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Roseland, FL

Aim for roughly 264 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 116 miles from Brent, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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

174 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

348 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

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Roseland, FL

90 mi · 1h 49m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

264 mi · about 4.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 264 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 263.5 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 264 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 509.6 — 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...
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
8
457.7 mi into trip | ~8h 13m in

Take the exit toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

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 244 Toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud
8
509.6 mi into trip | ~9h 19m in

Take the exit toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 173 Toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$83.88 one way

$167.77 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 184 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $91.25 $182.50
premium $4.72 $97.99 $195.99
diesel $5.61 $116.35 $232.71

Estimated Tolls: $4.47

Florida's Turnpike (63.9 mi) $4.47

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

$84

Tolls

$4

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$218–$328

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 184.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 158.1 1 $55.33 $25.30
Efficient EV 131.8 1 $46.11 $21.08
EV Truck/SUV 210.8 2 $73.78 $33.73

Gas CO2

184 kg

EV CO2

62 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Late night in Brent on Tuesday

Local time

4:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Roseland, FL

Late night in Roseland on Tuesday

Local time

5:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9h 46m 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: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop 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?

Expect a 90% highway share on this route, dominated by fast-paced interstate travel. You'll experience a longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I-10, meaning you'll be in high-speed cruising mode for a considerable portion of your drive. While the majority is interstate, this journey offers a consistent pace for much of its 527 miles. The character is largely that of a long-distance interstate haul.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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 I 75. 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 18 significant decision points across 527 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.

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 Roseland, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando, ​Us 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud and Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital.

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

​Us 441: Kissimmee

457.7 mi in | ~8h 13m

​Saint Cloud

457.7 mi in | ~8h 13m

Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

458.2 mi in | ~8h 14m

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 264 miles on day one.

Expect about $4.47 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 Roseland, 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 2 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 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Roseland, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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