Trip from Three Lakes, FL to Brent, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 26m

Distance

686.1 mi

1,104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$104

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

12h 15m ★

6 AM

12h 26m

8 AM

12h 49m

10 AM

12h 34m

12 PM

12h 32m

3 PM

12h 35m

5 PM

12h 47m

8 PM

12h 19m

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

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Three Lakes, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

Three Lakes to Brent is 686.1 miles and takes about 12 hours 26 minutes via I-75 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $119 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This extensive drive spans across Florida, taking you from the central part of the state to the panhandle. Given the nearly 13-hour driving time, it's best planned as a two-day trip, allowing for a more relaxed pace and opportunities to rest. You'll be on highways for 99% of the journey, making it a consistent travel experience 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

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

343 miles from Three Lakes, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	283.4 mi	5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike	260.8 mi	4h 43m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	29.2 mi	33m
Southwest 127th Avenue	1 mi	2m
Southwest 120th Street	0.9 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

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,226 veh/hr typical · worst 1,701

Quietest

2 AM

~148 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Southwest 127th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southwest 120th Street

Turn left

261 ft · 6 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

1.1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 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

For this 686.1-mile trip, splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover roughly half the distance, perhaps around the I-75 and I-10 interchange area, before finding overnight lodging. The longest stretch of 283.4 miles on I-10 means you'll need to be mindful of fuel stops; check your gauge regularly, especially before entering this long segment. Your estimated fuel cost is around $119, so budget accordingly. With 3 planned stops, you can break up the 12 hours and 26 minutes of driving time effectively.

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 343 miles from Three Lakes, FL, or about 6h 16m 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 151 miles or 2h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 343 miles or 6h 16m 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 343 miles or 6h 16m

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 11h 19m

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 Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes, FL

Aim for roughly 343 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 343 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 151 miles from Three Lakes, 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.

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Palm Bay, FL

226 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.

city in and the county seat of Bradford County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Starke, FL

453 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 Starke, FL

Popular next leg

Starke, FL to Brent, FL

332.8 mi · 6h 11m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

343 mi · about 6.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 343 miles or 6.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 151 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 343 miles from Three Lakes, 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

1.7 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 30.4 and 684.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

30.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North

399.1 mi into trip | ~7h 16m 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

399.3 mi into trip | ~7h 16m 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

683 mi into trip | ~12h 20m 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

684.3 mi into trip | ~12h 22m 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

$103.86 one way

$207.72 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 240 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$113.96	$227.93
premium	$4.55	$122.90	$245.81
diesel	$4.80	$129.55	$259.10

Estimated Tolls: $19.99

Florida's Turnpike (260.5 mi) $18.24

Homestead Extension (29.2 mi) $1.75

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

$104

Tolls

$20

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$254–$364

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 240.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $72 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	205.8	2	$72.04	$32.93
Efficient EV	171.5	1	$60.03	$27.44
EV Truck/SUV	274.4	3	$96.05	$43.91

Gas CO2

240 kg

EV CO2

80 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 Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Three Lakes, FL

Night in Three Lakes on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

97°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

S 7 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Saturday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

NW 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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

2 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

12h 26m 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 686.1

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom B/D Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 99% of the 686.1 miles on major roads. Expect a very long stretch of 283.4 miles on I-10, so plan your fuel and breaks accordingly. The longest portion of your drive, 283.4 miles, will be on I-10. You'll notice a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip, with the transition to surface roads occurring only at the very end.

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 30.4 miles in near Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.

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 19 significant decision points across 686.1 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 30.4 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 399.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 399.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

161 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

242 ft

Total Descent

152 ft

Highest Point

161 ft

~392 mi in

Elevation Range

153 ft

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

Tallahassee

399.1 mi in | ~7h 16m

About the Cities

Starting in Three Lakes, FL

Full guide →

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 343 miles on day one.

Expect about $19.99 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.

Yes — we found about 62 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 62 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 12.4 hours each way, a round trip means 24.9 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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