Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)
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Trip from Fort Myers Shores, FL to Brent, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 32m
Distance
584.6 mi
941 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
26 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 23m
★
6 AM
10h 33m
8 AM
10h 52m
10 AM
10h 39m
12 PM
10h 38m
3 PM
10h 40m
5 PM
10h 51m
8 PM
10h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers Shores, FL
Arian Fernandez
Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Myers Shores, FL to Brent, FL covers 584.6 miles and takes about 10h 32m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, I 10, Palm Beach Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 293.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
292.3 miles from Fort Myers Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 293.5 mi | 5h 15m |
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| River Ridge Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Brent Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 293.5 mi, about 5h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Shores, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on River Ridge Boulevard
0.3 mi
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1 min
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River Ridge Boulevard
2
At end of road, turn right onto FL 80
3.4 mi
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5 min
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Palm Beach Boulevard
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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52 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
4
Merge onto I 75
294 mi
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5 hr 15 min
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I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
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30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
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5 hr 3 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
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1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
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29 sec
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Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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22 sec
Exit 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
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1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
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52 sec
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Brent Lane
13
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
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29 sec
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East Brent Lane
14
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
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12 sec
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Sycamore Drive
15
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
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East Brent Lane
16
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
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.
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 292.3 miles from Fort Myers Shores, FL, or about 5h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 293.5 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 129 miles or 2h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 292.3 miles or 5h 17m 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 292.3 miles or 5h 17m
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 9h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Myers Shores, 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 Fort Myers Shores, FL
Aim for roughly 292 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 292 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from Fort Myers Shores, 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 75 for about 293.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
193 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
386 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 Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
292 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 292 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 292.3 miles from Fort Myers Shores, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 293.5 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 292 miles or 5.3 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.
10270
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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Leon County Rest Area Westbound
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Leon County Rest Area Eastbound
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Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound
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Okaloosa County Rest Area Westbound
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Jackson County Rest Area Westbound
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Jackson County Rest Area Eastbound
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Madison County Rest Area Eastbound
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Madison County Rest Area Westbound
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Columbia County Rest Area Westbound
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Pasco County Rest Area Northbound
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Pasco County Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)
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Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)
0.1 mi from route
Marion County Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Hillsborough County Rest Area Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Charlotte County Truck Stop Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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TA
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Pilot Travel Center
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Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)
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Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Santa Rosa County Rest Area Eastbound
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Okaloosa County Rest Area Eastbound
0.2 mi from route
Sumter County Rest Area Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)
0.2 mi from route
Marion County Rest Area Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Hillsborough County Rest Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Ponce de Leon Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Busy Bee Truck Stop
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TA
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Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
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ONE9 Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Santa Rosa County Rest Area Westbound
0.3 mi from route
Suwannee County Rest Area Eastbound
0.3 mi from route
Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Northbound
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
Gadsden County Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Holmes County Rest Area
0.4 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
TA
1.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 297.7 and 583.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
297.7 mi into trip
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~5h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
297.8 mi into trip
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~5h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
581.5 mi into trip
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~10h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
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 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
8
582.8 mi into trip
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~10h 29m in
Take the exit toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
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 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent...
7
583.1 mi into trip
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~10h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.05 one way
$186.11 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
205 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $101.22 | $202.45 |
| premium | $4.72 | $108.70 | $217.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $129.07 | $258.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 204.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Cypress Parkway - Tesla Supercharger
Babcock Ranch, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Four Points by Sheraton - Tesla Supercharger
Punta Gorda, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Winn-Dixie - Tesla Supercharger
Punta Gorda, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Steak 'n Shake - Tesla Supercharger
Sarasota, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Punta Gorda, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
BrewBurgers - Tesla Supercharger
Venice, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Sarasota, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 3349 (Port Charlotte, FL)
Port Charlotte, FL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Tesla: 7
FPLEV: 5
ChargePoint Network: 4
7CHARGE: 2
Blink Network: 2
Non-Networked: 1
Electrify America: 1
LOOP: 1
ELECTRIC_ERA: 1
JULE: 1
IN_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 175.4 | 2 | $61.38 | $28.06 |
| Efficient EV | 146.2 | 1 | $51.15 | $23.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 233.8 | 2 | $81.84 | $37.41 |
Gas CO2
205 kg
EV CO2
68 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.
Origin
Fort Myers Shores, FL
Morning in Fort Myers Shores on Sunday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
W 2 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 5:28AM EDT until April 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:35AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Destination
Brent, FL
Morning in Brent on Sunday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 10 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 5:28AM EDT until April 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 3:35AM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
33 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
10h 32m 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
near mile 584.6
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
13 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 80.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
584.6 mi / 10h 32m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 75.
99% 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: 293.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 297.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 584.6 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 297.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 581.5 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Myers Shores, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
297.7 mi in
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~5h 22m
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 293.5 miles on I 75. 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 292 miles on day one.
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 Brent, 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 297.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 297.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 581.5 miles: 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 10.5 hours each way, a round trip means 21.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brent, 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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