Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)
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Trip from Brent, FL to Roseland, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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
$80
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Brent, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
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
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 Roseland, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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East Brent Lane
2
Continue on FL 296
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
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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
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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.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
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, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
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 hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 116 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 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 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Turkey Lake Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Leon County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Leon County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)
0.1 mi from route
Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Gadsden County Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Okaloosa County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Okaloosa County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Jackson County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Jackson County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Madison County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)
0.1 mi from route
Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)
0.1 mi from route
Marion County Rest Area Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Okahumpka Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Madison County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Suwannee County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)
0.2 mi from route
Marion County Rest Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Ponce de Leon Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Busy Bee Truck Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Santa Rosa County Rest Area Eastbound
0.3 mi from route
Santa Rosa County Rest Area Westbound
0.3 mi from route
Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Southbound
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Holmes County Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 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
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~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
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~7h 4m in
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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
$79.78 one way
$159.55 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
184 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $87.54 | $175.07 |
| premium | $4.55 | $94.40 | $188.81 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $99.51 | $199.02 |
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
$80
Tolls
$4
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
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, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 158.1 | 1 | $55.34 | $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.
Origin
Brent, FL
Evening in Brent on Monday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
NW 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Roseland, FL
Evening in Roseland on Monday
Local time
7:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph
42% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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
19 degrees cooler 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
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
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
193 ft
21 ft
Total Climb
237 ft
Total Descent
313 ft
Highest Point
193 ft
~37.6 mi in
Elevation Range
172 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
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~7h 4m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
393.8 mi in
|
~7h 4m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Us 441: Kissimmee
457.7 mi in
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~8h 13m
Saint Cloud
457.7 mi in
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~8h 13m
Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
458.2 mi in
|
~8h 14m
About the Cities
Arriving in Roseland, 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 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.
Yes — we found about 49 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 49 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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, 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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