Trip from Brent, FL to Winter Garden, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 49m

Distance

433.4 mi

697 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

46 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 41m ★

6 AM

7h 50m

8 AM

8h 8m

10 AM

7h 56m

12 PM

7h 55m

3 PM

7h 57m

5 PM

8h 7m

8 PM

7h 44m

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

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city in Orange County, Florida, United States

Winter Garden, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Winter Garden, FL covers 433.4 miles and takes about 7h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, I 75, Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

216.7 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m 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	35.3 mi	37m
West Colonial Drive	2 mi	2m
Plant Street	1.7 mi	3m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
Brent Lane	0.4 mi	1m
Tildenville School Road	0.3 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 Winter Garden, 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

35 mi · 37 min · Florida's Turnpike

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 272 Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto FL 50

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto CR 545

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Tildenville School Road

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Turn right onto CR 438

1.7 mi · 3 min · Plant Street

Arrive at destination

CR 438

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 216.7 miles from Brent, FL, or about 3h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 95 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 216.7 miles or 3h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winter Garden, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brent, FL

This is one driving day of about 433.4 miles and 7h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Brent, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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

Meal stop

Tallahassee, FL

217 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Panama City Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216.7 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.

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

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 185.7

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 433.4

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

2.7 mi

7 Brew Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tallahassee, Florida

2.6 mi

Starbucks

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18505621373

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 371.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Maple Street Biscuit Company

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18503919512

Visit website

Krispy Kreme

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+18503856038

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+18504252641

Visit website

WestEnd Square

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+15168691240

Visit website

Starbucks Coffee Company

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 4:30 am–8 pm

+18503862417

Visit website

Tallahassee Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18505758684

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 402.4

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 371.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

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

Lake Jackson Mounds State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18509226007

Visit website

Mission San Luis

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 185.7

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18502456406

Visit website

Ocala Downtown Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 371.5

Ocala, Florida

Tuscawilla Art Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 371.5

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13526298447

Visit website

Tuscawilla Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 371.5

Ocala, Florida

+13523685517

Visit website

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 340.5

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13523724981

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 431.4 — 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

429.1 mi into trip | ~7h 42m in

Take the exit toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont

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 272 Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont

431.4 mi into trip | ~7h 46m in | CR 545 / Tildenville School Road

Turn left onto CR 545 / Tildenville School Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.99 one way

$137.97 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$75.04	$150.09
premium	$4.72	$80.59	$161.18
diesel	$5.61	$95.69	$191.38

Estimated Tolls: $2.47

Florida's Turnpike (35.3 mi) $2.47

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

$69

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

46 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tallahassee, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

14 DCFC

University Town Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Pensacola, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Crestview, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Quincy, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Westend Square - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pensacola, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - N Davis Hwy

Pensacola, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Tesla: 13 Blink Network: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 FPLEV: 5 EV Connect: 4 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 3 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 IONNA: 1 JULE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	130	1	$45.51	$20.80
Efficient EV	108.4	1	$37.92	$17.34
EV Truck/SUV	173.4	2	$60.68	$27.74

Gas CO2

152 kg

EV CO2

51 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

Morning in Brent on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winter Garden, FL

Morning in Winter Garden on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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.

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

17 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

7h 49m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

433.4 mi in 7h 49m, mostly highway — 282.9 mi of that is on I 10.

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

16 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 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 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 13 significant decision points across 433.4 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 Winter Garden, 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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 49m. Total distance: 433.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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.

Expect about $2.47 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 Winter Garden, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Winter Garden, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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