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Trip from Brent, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 57m

Distance

656.9 mi

1,057 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$107

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
11h 47m ★
6 AM
11h 58m
8 AM
12h 19m
10 AM
12h 5m
12 PM
12h 3m
3 PM
12h 6m
5 PM
12h 18m
8 PM
11h 51m

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

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Downtown Sunshine Ranches, FL, FL

Sunshine Ranches, FL

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Trip Overview

This 656.9-mile journey from Brent, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is a significant undertaking, estimated to take 11 hours and 57 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length, this is definitely a trip best split over two days, rather than attempting it as a single day trip. You'll be spending about $110 on fuel, so factor that into your budget. The route is almost entirely highway, making it a fast-paced drive across Florida. With three planned stops, you can break up the journey effectively.

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

328.5 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 253.2 mi 4h 34m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
Stirling Road 4.8 mi 9m
Griffin Road 2.3 mi 3m
South University Drive 1.3 mi 2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Brent Lane 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Sunshine Ranches, 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

253 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 53 Toward SR 818: Griffin Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto SR 818

2.3 mi · 3 min · Griffin Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto SR 817

1.3 mi · 2 min · South University Drive
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto CR 848

4.8 mi · 9 min · Stirling Road
Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto Southwest 136th Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Southwest 136th Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 11-hour, 57-minute drive, planning an overnight stay is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to start early in the morning to maximize daylight driving. With 3 stops suggested, space them out to break up the 656.9 miles. Given the substantial fuel cost of around $110, monitor your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10, and fill up when convenient. Consider splitting the drive roughly in half to ensure a more relaxed pace on both days.

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 328.5 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 54m 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 145 miles or 2h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 328.5 miles or 5h 54m 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 328.5 miles or 5h 54m

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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunshine Ranches, 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 328 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Sunshine Ranches, FL

Aim for roughly 328 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 145 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 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

217 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

434 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

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

328 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 328 miles or 6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 145 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 328.5 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 328 miles or 6 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.7

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tallahassee, Florida

1.8 mi

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.7

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

1.6 mi

Donut Kingdom

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

2.4 mi

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18503856038

Visit website

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18503919512

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+18503862417

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18504252641

Visit website

WestEnd Square

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15168691240

Visit website

Honest Living Tea House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18507654156

Visit website

Bruegger's Bagels

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18502241409

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

Visit website

Donut Kingdom

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+18502221080

Visit website

Anime Garage Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14482303794

Visit website

Tally Cat Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 12–8 pm

Visit website

32 degree creamery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

Visit website

Little Haven Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18506967037

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

EVPassport Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19292971722

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.9

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18509226007

Visit website

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Tomahawks 51

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: Closed

+18509996339

Visit website

Kavakaze

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 187.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18505659955

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 328.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+13523955633

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 328.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523955381

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 563.1

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 648.4 — 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
7
647 mi into trip | ~11h 38m in

Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 53 Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
6
648.4 mi into trip | ~11h 41m in | SR 818 / Griffin Road

Turn right onto SR 818 / Griffin Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$107.28 one way

$214.55 round trip

$4.15/gal 25.4 MPG avg 230 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $118.86 $237.73
premium $4.90 $126.62 $253.24
diesel $4.35 $112.50 $225.00

Estimated Tolls: $17.72

Florida's Turnpike (253.2 mi) $17.72

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

$107

Tolls

$18

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$255–$365

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 229.8 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 197.1 2 $68.97 $31.53
Efficient EV 164.2 1 $57.48 $26.28
EV Truck/SUV 262.8 3 $91.97 $42.04

Gas CO2

230 kg

EV CO2

77 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sunshine Ranches, FL

Night in Sunshine Ranches on Saturday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

9 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 57m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with a remarkable 98% of the drive utilizing major interstates. This means you'll be covering ground quickly, but it also signifies a consistent, fast-paced drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 282.9 miles on I 10, so be prepared for extended periods of high-speed travel. While the profile is listed as a 'long-distance drive,' the high highway share suggests a consistent road character for most of the trip.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?

9/10

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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 656.9 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 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 Sunshine Ranches, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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

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 328 miles on day one.

Expect about $17.72 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 Sunshine Ranches, 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 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 12.0 hours each way, a round trip means 23.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sunshine Ranches, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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