Origin
Oak Ridge, FL
Morning in Oak Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Ridge, FL to Brent, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 7m
Distance
447.9 mi
721 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 59m
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6 AM
8h 7m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 11m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Ridge, FL
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Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
Oak Ridge to Brent is 447.9 miles and takes about 8h 7m via I 10, I 75, and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $71 and an overnight recommendation. This trip primarily stays within Florida, taking you across the state on a predominantly highway-focused journey. Given the 8-hour drive time, planning for an overnight stop is the most sensible approach to avoid fatigue and make the most of your travel time. You'll be covering a significant distance, so breaking it up will make the experience much more manageable and enjoyable.
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
224 miles from Oak Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 48.8 mi | 52m |
| Conroy Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| John Young Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Oak Ridge Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 4 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Ridge, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on this road
329 ft
·
26 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Bonnie Brook Boulevard
513 ft
·
24 sec
·
Bonnie Brook Boulevard
3
Turn right onto West Oak Ridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oak Ridge Road
4
Turn left onto CR 423
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
John Young Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Conroy Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Conroy Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Conroy Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Conroy Road
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 4
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 4
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
49 mi
·
52 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
20
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.
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
23
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
24
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
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Sycamore Drive
25
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
26
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
With a total duration of over 8 hours, this route is best split over two days. Consider departing early on your first day to cover roughly half the distance, aiming for a comfortable overnight stop around the 4-hour mark. This pacing will prevent burnout and allow for a more relaxed second day of driving. Keep an eye on fuel stops, especially during the 283.4-mile segment on I 10, as services can sometimes be spaced further apart on longer interstate stretches. Planning your overnight location in advance will also streamline your second day's departure.
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 224 miles from Oak Ridge, FL, or about 4h 5m 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 99 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 224 miles or 4h 5m 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 224 miles or 4h 5m
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 1m
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 Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, FL
Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 224 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Oak Ridge, 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 283.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
224 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 Boston, GAOvernight Options
Night 1
224 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Boston, GA after about 224 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 224 miles from Oak Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 224 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 444.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Ocala
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 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala
8
161 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
161.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
444.9 mi into trip
|
~8h 2m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.29 one way
$142.59 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
157 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $77.55 | $155.11 |
| premium | $4.72 | $83.28 | $166.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.89 | $197.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.40
Florida's Turnpike
(48.6 mi)
$3.40
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
$71
Tolls
$3
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 134.4 | 1 | $47.03 | $21.50 |
| Efficient EV | 112 | 1 | $39.19 | $17.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 179.2 | 2 | $62.71 | $28.67 |
Gas CO2
157 kg
EV CO2
52 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.
Destination
Brent, FL
Morning in Brent on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Boston, GA
224 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
8h 7m 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 447.9
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 98% of this route, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 283.4 miles on I 10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. This type of driving profile is efficient for covering ground quickly, but it does mean less variation in scenery and road conditions. The journey is designed for direct travel, prioritizing speed and ease of navigation over winding backroads.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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 I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 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 21 significant decision points across 447.9 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 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 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 Oak Ridge, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
161 mi in
|
~2h 57m
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 224 miles on day one.
Expect about $3.40 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161 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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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