Land O' Lakes to Brent is 419.1 miles and takes about 8h 9m via I 10 and Young Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the central part of the state northward towards the Panhandle. While it's possible to complete in one day, you might find it more comfortable as a two-day excursion. The route involves a significant portion on the interstate, offering a straightforward path, but be prepared for the transition to surface roads as you approach your destination. Consider this drive if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground 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
209.6 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
211.8 mi
3h 47m
Young Boulevard
89.3 mi
1h 53m
Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi
59m
Suncoast Parkway
38.8 mi
42m
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
8 mi
11m
US 19
6.3 mi
7m
Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi
7m
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 211.8 mi, about 3h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes, FL and Brent, FL.
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Start on this road
207 ft·18 sec·this road
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Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
290 ft·12 sec·Bell Lake Road
3
Turn right onto US 41
8.0 mi·11 min·Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Turn left onto FL 52
3.1 mi·4 min·State Road 52
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll North
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Merge onto FL 589 Toll
39 mi·42 min·Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
8
Turn left onto FL 44
4.8 mi·7 min·Gulf to Lake Highway
9
Continue on FL 44
0.9 mi·1 min·Northeast 5th Street
10
Turn right onto US 19; US 98
47 mi·59 min·Suncoast Boulevard
Use the right lane.
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Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
89 mi·1 hr 53 min·Young Boulevard
12
Continue on US 19; US 27
6.3 mi·7 min·US 19; US 27
13
Continue on US 19
4.8 mi·6 min·Florida Georgia Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
15
Merge onto I 10
212 mi·3 hr 47 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
21
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
22
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
23
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
24
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, splitting this trip into two days is a good idea for a more relaxed experience, with an overnight stop around the halfway point. If you plan to drive it straight through, leaving early in the morning will give you ample daylight. Budget around $67 for fuel, and keep an eye on your tank, especially as you get closer to Brent, where services might be more spread out. Pay attention to the transition off I 10; the change from high-speed interstate to surface roads can be abrupt, so be ready to adjust your speed and be aware of local traffic patterns.
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 209.6 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.8 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 92 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 209.6 miles or 4h 22m 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 209.6 miles or 4h 22m
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 3m
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 Land O' Lakes, 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 Land O' Lakes, FL
Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Land O' Lakes, 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 211.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 417.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.5 mi into trip|~17m in|FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Merge onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
56.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Turn right onto US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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416.1 mi into trip|~8h 4m 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
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417.4 mi into trip|~8h 5m 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...
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417.6 mi into trip|~8h 6m 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
$66.71 one way
$133.42 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg147 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$72.57
$145.13
premium
$4.72
$77.93
$155.86
diesel
$5.61
$92.53
$185.06
Estimated Tolls: $2.33
Suncoast Parkway
(38.8 mi)$2.33
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
$67
Tolls
$2
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
125.7
1
$44.01
$20.12
Efficient EV
104.8
1
$36.67
$16.76
EV Truck/SUV
167.6
2
$58.67
$26.82
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 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 19, 2026
Origin
Land O' Lakes, FL
Morning
in Land O' Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
NNW 1 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Brent, FL
Late night
in Brent on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 to 10 mph31% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 18 at 2:06PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
81°F
Perry, FL
210 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
9 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
8h 9m 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 419.1
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 63% of the total distance on interstates and major roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway at 211.8 miles, primarily on I 10. Expect a shift from highway cruising to surface streets as you move off I 10 and onto Young Boulevard and Suncoast Boulevard. The highway portion will feel like typical interstate travel with frequent exits, while the latter part of the drive will involve more local traffic and potentially lower speeds.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 211.8 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Young Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in near FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 419.1 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 11.5 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 416.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 211.8 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 210 miles on day one.
Expect about $2.33 in tolls one way, starting with Suncoast Parkway. 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 19 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 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 416.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 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.
