Trip from Brent, FL to Viera West, 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 6m

Distance

498.9 mi

803 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$79

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 58m ★

6 AM

9h 6m

8 AM

9h 22m

10 AM

9h 12m

12 PM

9h 10m

3 PM

9h 13m

5 PM

9h 22m

8 PM

9h 1m

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

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Brent, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Viera West, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

This 498.9-mile journey from Brent, FL to Viera West, FL is a substantial drive, requiring approximately 9 hours and 6 minutes to complete. Given its length and duration, it's best suited for a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to rest. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 99% of the drive being on interstates and turnpikes, making it a focused, highway-centric experience. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $79. You'll encounter two planned stops along the way. This drive stays within Florida, connecting two points within the state.

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

249.5 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m 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	52.6 mi	56m
Beachline Expressway	36.2 mi	40m
I 95	9.1 mi	9m
Stadium Parkway	3.3 mi	6m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
Consulate Drive	0.6 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 Viera West, FL.

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

53 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 255 Toward Consulate Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

150 ft · 5 sec

Toward FL 528 Toll West: Consulate Drive

Turn left onto Consulate Drive

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Consulate Drive

Turn left onto US 17; US 92; US 441

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto West Landstreet Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Landstreet Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward FL 528 Toll East Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 528 Toll

36 mi · 40 min · Beachline Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 42A Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 95

9.1 mi · 9 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 195 Toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera Use the straight / slight right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard

452 ft · 16 sec · South Fiske Boulevard

Continue on Stadium Parkway

3.3 mi · 6 min · Stadium Parkway

Turn left onto Town Center Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Town Center Avenue

Continue on Altano Way

427 ft · 20 sec · Altano Way

Turn right

151 ft · 16 sec

Turn left

417 ft · 30 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 9-hour drive, consider splitting it over two days. Departing early in the morning on your first day will allow you to cover a significant portion, perhaps completing the longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I-10. Plan your first overnight stop strategically. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer stretches, as services can be spaced out on interstates. With a fuel cost estimate of $79, budgeting for gas is straightforward.

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 249.5 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 29m 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 110 miles or 2h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 249.5 miles or 4h 29m 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 249.5 miles or 4h 29m

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 7h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Viera West, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 249 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Viera West, FL

Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 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.

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

249 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 Lake City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

249 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 249 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 249.5 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 249 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · final third

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third · 3h 15m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

2.4 mi

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Alachua, 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

EvGateway Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Reddick, Florida

0.4 mi from route

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

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Pensacola Children's Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505951559

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 494.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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...

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

446.4 mi into trip | ~8h 1m in

Take the exit toward Consulate Drive

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 255 Toward Consulate Drive

494.8 mi into trip | ~8h 57m in

Take the exit toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera

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 195 Toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Vier...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$79.41 one way

$158.82 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 175 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$86.38	$172.77
premium	$4.72	$92.77	$185.54
diesel	$5.61	$110.15	$220.30

Estimated Tolls: $3.68

Florida's Turnpike (52.6 mi) $3.68

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

$79

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$213–$323

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 174.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	149.7	1	$52.38	$23.95
Efficient EV	124.7	1	$43.65	$19.96
EV Truck/SUV	199.6	2	$69.85	$31.93

Gas CO2

175 kg

EV CO2

58 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Late night in Brent on Tuesday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Viera West, FL

Late night in Viera West on Tuesday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

15 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 6m 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

View on nps.gov

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $25 near mile 481.7

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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 99% of the 498.9 miles spent on major interstates and Florida's Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 282.9 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, the route involves a transition from I-10 to I-75 and then onto Florida's Turnpike. This shift in highways will mark the progression of your drive across the state.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 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 22 significant decision points across 498.9 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 Viera West, 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 249 miles on day one.

Expect about $3.68 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 51 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 Viera West, 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 51 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.1 hours each way, a round trip means 18.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Viera West, 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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