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Trip from Haverhill, 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 54m

Distance

604.7 mi

973 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$96

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
10h 44m ★
6 AM
10h 54m
8 AM
11h 14m
10 AM
11h 1m
12 PM
10h 59m
3 PM
11h 2m
5 PM
11h 13m
8 PM
10h 48m

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

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Downtown Haverhill, FL, FL

Haverhill, FL

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a 605.6-mile journey from Haverhill, FL to Brent, FL will take you approximately 8 hours and 56 minutes of driving time. Given the distance and duration, this is best suited as a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and necessary breaks. The primary roads you'll encounter are Haverhill Road, Okeechobee Boulevard, and Florida's Turnpike Toll, with no highway share to speak of. Expect a fuel cost of around $101 for this long-distance drive. You'll make about 2 planned stops along the way, traversing across the state of Florida. This route offers a practical way to travel between these two Florida locations.

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

302.3 miles from Haverhill, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 283.4 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 208 mi 3h 43m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
Haverhill Road 1.3 mi 3m
Okeechobee Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.3 mi <1m
East Brent Lane 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverhill, FL and Brent, FL.

1

Start on Haverhill Road

446 ft · 39 sec · Haverhill Road
2

Turn uturn onto Haverhill Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Road
3

Turn left onto FL 704

1.1 mi · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

356 ft · 8 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the right lane.
5

Continue on this road

139 ft · 3 sec · this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Use the right lane.
6

Continue on this road

363 ft · 8 sec · this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

208 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 110

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 5 Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn right onto FL 296

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Brent Lane
19

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Brent Lane
20

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

218 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Drive
21

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

34 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
22

Arrive at destination

East Brent Lane

Trip Plan

For this 605.6-mile drive, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to avoid driver fatigue. Plan to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $101, monitor your fuel levels, especially since you'll be on local roads for the majority of the trip. Aim to make your two stops at points that offer convenient rest areas and perhaps a meal. A key consideration for this route is managing your time around potential traffic, particularly when navigating Okeechobee Boulevard and the Florida's Turnpike Toll.

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 302.3 miles from Haverhill, FL, or about 5h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 133 miles or 2h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 302.3 miles or 5h 27m 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 302.3 miles or 5h 27m

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 47m

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 Haverhill, 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 Haverhill, FL

Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 302 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 133 miles from Haverhill, 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 283.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lake Butler, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Lake Butler, FL

200 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.

Popular next leg

Lake Butler, FL to Tallahassee, FL

249.5 mi · 4h 42m

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

399 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, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

302 mi · about 5.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 302 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 133 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 302.3 miles from Haverhill, 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 283.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 302 miles or 5.5 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 Coffee Stop

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.8

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

2 mi

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.8

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172.8

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

BW Blacksmith Coffee Drive-Thru | HWY 47

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 302.3

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13864388553

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 561.5

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

CowHaus Coffee Company

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 388.7

Monticello, Florida

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18502426142

EM's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 431.9

Quincy, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14072355528

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 172.8

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 216

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 475.1

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 475.1

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 561.5

Crestview, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 43.2

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15618321988

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

West Palm Beach Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15616605120

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 604.7

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Pensacola Children's Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 604.7

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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 602.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike North
8
317.8 mi into trip | ~5h 44m 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
317.9 mi into trip | ~5h 44m 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
601.6 mi into trip | ~10h 48m 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
602.9 mi into trip | ~10h 50m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$96.25 one way

$192.50 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 212 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $104.70 $209.41
premium $4.72 $112.44 $224.88
diesel $5.61 $133.51 $267.02

Estimated Tolls: $14.55

Florida's Turnpike (207.8 mi) $14.55

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

$96

Tolls

$15

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$241–$351

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 211.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 181.4 2 $63.49 $29.03
Efficient EV 151.2 1 $52.91 $24.19
EV Truck/SUV 241.9 3 $84.66 $38.70

Gas CO2

212 kg

EV CO2

71 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 16, 2026

Origin

Haverhill, FL

Night in Haverhill on Saturday

Local time

9:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Saturday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Lake Butler, FL

200 mi in

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

8 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 54m 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?

This route is characterized as a long-distance drive, meaning you'll be spending a significant amount of time on the road. The primary roads, including Haverhill Road, Okeechobee Boulevard, and Florida's Turnpike Toll, suggest a mix of urban and potentially rural driving as you traverse Florida. With a 0% highway share, anticipate a more local road experience, which can offer varied scenery but also potentially slower speeds and more traffic signals. The absence of a defined 'longest stretch' suggests frequent intersections or changes in road type, requiring your constant attention.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.4 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 2.5 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 17 significant decision points across 604.7 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 317.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Haverhill, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

317.8 mi in | ~5h 44m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 283.4 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 302 miles on day one.

Expect about $14.55 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 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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 317.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.9 hours each way, a round trip means 21.8 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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