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Tallahassee, Florida
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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
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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Sunshine Ranches, FL
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Sunshine Ranches, 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
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 818
Turn left onto SR 817
Turn right onto CR 848
Turn right onto Southwest 136th Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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 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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
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, FLNight 1
328 mi · about 6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 328 miles or 6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 145 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 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 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Tallahassee, Florida
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18505621373
Krispy Kreme
Tallahassee, Florida
Maple Street Biscuit Company
Tallahassee, Florida
Top Coffee Stop
Tallahassee, Florida
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
7 Brew Coffee
Tallahassee, Florida
Donut Kingdom
Tallahassee, Florida
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18505621373
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+18503856038
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+18503919512
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm
+18503862417
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5 am–8 pm
+18504252641
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 9 am–8 pm
+15168691240
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+18507654156
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 6 am–2 pm
+18502241409
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 7 am–1 pm
+18502221080
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+14482303794
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 12–8 pm
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: 6 am–4 pm
+18506967037
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Early in the drive, right off the route
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19292971722
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Near the start, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
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Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+18509226007
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18502456406
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: Closed
+18509996339
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Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+18505659955
Around the midpoint, short detour
Gainesville, Florida
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+13523955633
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Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
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Gainesville, Florida
Hours: Closed
+13523955381
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Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
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
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto SR 818 / Griffin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$107.28 one way
$214.55 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brent on Saturday
Local time
8:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Sunshine Ranches on Saturday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Orlando
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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