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Trip from Palm Springs, FL to Brent, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 3m

Distance

609.8 mi

981 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$97

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
10h 54m ★
6 AM
11h 4m
8 AM
11h 24m
10 AM
11h 11m
12 PM
11h 9m
3 PM
11h 12m
5 PM
11h 23m
8 PM
10h 58m

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

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Palm Springs, FL

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

This 609.8-mile journey from Palm Springs to Brent, Florida, is a significant undertaking, estimated to take 11 hours and 3 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length and the recommended 2-day split, it's best approached as an overnight trip rather than a single-day push. You'll primarily be on major highways like I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, making for a relatively straightforward, albeit long, drive across the state. With an estimated fuel cost of $97, planning your budget is straightforward. This route offers a practical way to traverse Florida, connecting two points within the same state.

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

304.9 miles from Palm Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 34m 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
South Military Trail 4.8 mi 9m
Okeechobee Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Park Lane 0.8 mi 1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tamoshanter Drive

145 ft · 11 sec · Tamoshanter Drive
2

Turn left onto Greenbrier Drive

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Greenbrier Drive
3

Continue on Park Lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Park Lane
4

At end of road, turn right onto FL 809

4.8 mi · 9 min · South Military Trail
5

Turn left onto FL 704

1.6 mi · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

356 ft · 8 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the right lane.
7

Continue on this road

139 ft · 3 sec · this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Use the right lane.
8

Continue on this road

363 ft · 8 sec · this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

208 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use 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 5 Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane Use 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

To make this 11-hour drive more manageable, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours and allow for comfortable driving. With 3 planned stops, integrate them strategically for breaks and refueling, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 283.4 miles on I-10. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on some interstate segments. Planning your overnight stop roughly halfway will break up the drive effectively and reduce fatigue.

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 304.9 miles from Palm Springs, FL, or about 5h 34m 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 134 miles or 2h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 304.9 miles or 5h 34m 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 304.9 miles or 5h 34m

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 57m

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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, FL

Aim for roughly 305 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 305 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 134 miles from Palm Springs, 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.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

201 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

Orlando, FL to Tallahassee, FL

255.9 mi · 4h 43m

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

402 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

305 mi · about 5.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 305 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 304.9 miles from Palm Springs, 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 305 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.

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 174.2

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.2

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Mug Shots Coffee & Energy

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 566.3

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

Visit website

Little Haven Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 566.3

Crestview, Florida

Hours: 6 am–4 pm

+18506967037

Visit website

EM's Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 435.6

Quincy, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14072355528

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

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 174.2

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 217.8

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 609.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 479.2

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 609.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 479.2

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 609.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 304.9

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 609.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 174.2

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15618321988

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 609.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 609.8

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 609.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 43.6

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 609.8

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Get Up and Go Kayaking - Merritt's Mill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 479.2

Marianna, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18506951144

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 608.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
7.6 mi into trip | ~15m 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
322.9 mi into trip | ~5h 53m 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
323.1 mi into trip | ~5h 54m 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
606.8 mi into trip | ~10h 58m 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
608.1 mi into trip | ~10h 59m 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

$97.06 one way

$194.13 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 213 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $105.59 $211.17
premium $4.72 $113.39 $226.78
diesel $5.61 $134.64 $269.27

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

$97

Tolls

$15

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$242–$352

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 213.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 182.9 2 $64.03 $29.27
Efficient EV 152.5 1 $53.36 $24.39
EV Truck/SUV 243.9 3 $85.37 $39.03

Gas CO2

213 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 17, 2026

Origin

Palm Springs, FL

Night in Palm Springs on Saturday

Local time

9:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Saturday

Local time

8:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance 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.

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

14 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

11h 3m 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

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 609.8
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?

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 98% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 283.4 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the highway share is high, suggesting a fast-paced journey, the transition between Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10 provides some variation in the road's direction and immediate surroundings. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly.

98% 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: 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 7.6 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 18 significant decision points across 609.8 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 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 322.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.1 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 Palm Springs, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

322.9 mi in | ~5h 53m

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 305 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 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 322.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.1 hours each way, a round trip means 22.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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