Trip from Seminole, 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

8h 59m

Distance

488.5 mi

786 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$78

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

29 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

8h 51m ★

6 AM

8h 59m

8 AM

9h 16m

10 AM

9h 5m

12 PM

9h 3m

3 PM

9h 6m

5 PM

9h 15m

8 PM

8h 54m

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

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Seminole, FL

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Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

Seminole, FL to Brent, FL is 488.5 miles and takes about 8 hours 59 minutes via I-75, I-275, and I-10, with a fuel budget near $78 and an overnight recommendation. This route covers a significant portion of Florida, moving from the Tampa Bay area northeast and then west across the panhandle. Given the nearly 9-hour estimated driving time, it's best to break this trip into two days. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a straightforward, albeit long, drive. Plan for this to be primarily an interstate haul across 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

244.3 miles from Seminole, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	283.4 mi	5h 3m
I 75	160.3 mi	2h 51m
I 275	32.3 mi	40m
Park Boulevard North	6.7 mi	12m
Gandy Boulevard	1.4 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 Seminole, FL and Brent, FL.

Start on CR 694

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Park Boulevard North

Continue on CR 694

6.5 mi · 12 min · Park Boulevard North

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 694

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gandy Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 275: Tampa, Saint Petersburg

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 275 North: Tampa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 275

32 mi · 40 min · I 275

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 75

160 mi · 2 hr 51 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 110

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

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.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward FL 296: Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto FL 296

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Brent Lane

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Brent Lane

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

218 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Drive

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

34 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Arrive at destination

East Brent Lane

Trip Plan

Since this trip is close to 9 hours of driving, it's highly recommended to split it over two days. Consider departing Seminole in the morning to reach a halfway point by late afternoon, allowing for a more relaxed second day. With 2 planned stops, you'll have opportunities to refuel and stretch. A good place to aim for an overnight stay would be somewhere around the central part of the state, roughly 4-5 hours into your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 283.4-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be more spread out in some sections.

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 244.3 miles from Seminole, FL, or about 4h 35m 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 107 miles or 2h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 244.3 miles or 4h 35m 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 244.3 miles or 4h 35m

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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Seminole, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Seminole, FL

Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 244 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Seminole, 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

Lake City, FL

244 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 Lake City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

244 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 244 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Bushnell, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 244.3 miles from Seminole, 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 244 miles or 4.5 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 Restaurant

Southie Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seminole, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17276002575

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 104.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13526933143

Visit website

Coastal Souls Coffeehouse

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Redington Shores, Florida

2.5 mi

Crave Coffee + Market

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seminole, Florida

2.7 mi

Southie Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Seminole, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17276002575

Visit website

Indian Shores Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Indian Shores, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17274758892

Visit website

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Redington Shores, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Crave Coffee + Market

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Seminole, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17274377011

Visit website

Swell Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Largo, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17272699197

Visit website

Corner Kitchen & Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Madeira Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17272018291

Visit website

D.O.D. Coffee Roastery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Largo, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+17276869114

Visit website

Fresh Grounds Coffee House Inc.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 383.8

Bonifay, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18506587002

Visit website

Felicitous (on 51st)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.9

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+18139812634

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Indian Shores, Florida

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 418.7

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 488.5

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Dolphin Quest Eco Tours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Madeira Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+17274237824

Visit website

We Rock the Spectrum Clearwater- Book Online!

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Largo, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+17272401785

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 488.5

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

George C. McGough Nature Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Largo, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17275183047

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 488.5

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 488.5

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

New Tampa Recreational Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 34.9

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18139752794

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 486.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 North: Tampa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 275 North: Tampa

201.6 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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

201.8 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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

485.5 mi into trip | ~8h 54m 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

486.8 mi into trip | ~8h 55m 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

$77.76 one way

$155.51 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 171 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$84.58	$169.17
premium	$4.72	$90.83	$181.67
diesel	$5.61	$107.85	$215.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$78

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$208–$318

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 170.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

29 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pensacola, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pensacola, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Ionna Charging Station

Pensacola, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Brooksville, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Largo, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Indian Shores, Florida

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pensacola, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

bp pulse Charging Station

Largo, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 10 ChargePoint: 6 Blink: 5 Tesla: 2 Tesla Destination: 2 Electrify America: 2 Shell Recharge: 1 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	146.5	1	$51.29	$23.45
Efficient EV	122.1	1	$42.74	$19.54
EV Truck/SUV	195.4	2	$68.39	$31.26

Gas CO2

171 kg

EV CO2

57 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 15, 2026

Origin

Seminole, FL

Late night in Seminole on Sunday

Local time

3:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Late night in Brent on Sunday

Local time

2:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

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

7 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 59m 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 drive is almost entirely on interstates, with a highway share of 98%. You'll experience a longest stretch of 283.4 miles on I-10, which means extended periods of open highway cruising. The transition to surface roads will likely occur near your destination in Brent, FL. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you navigate through and around populated areas on the interstates.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 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 8.2 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 15 significant decision points across 488.5 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 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 201.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.8 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 Seminole, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

201.6 mi in | ~3h 49m

About the Cities

Starting in Seminole, FL

Full guide →

Seminole is in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 244 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 9.0 hours each way, a round trip means 18.0 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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