Drive Time
6h 53m
Distance
461.3 mi
742 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$75
one way
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The drive from Auburndale, FL to Brent, FL covers 461.3 miles and takes about 6h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Bartow Avenue, Lake Stella Drive, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $75.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
230.7 miles from Auburndale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 53m drive with frequent turns across 461.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bartow Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Stella Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Ariana Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Polk City Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Boulevard Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commonwealth Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale, FL and Brent, FL.
Start on North Bartow Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bartow Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lake Stella Drive
Exit the rotary
Turn straight onto North Main Street
Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard
Turn straight onto Polk City Road
Continue straight
Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast
Turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue North
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
Turn left onto Broad Street
Turn right onto Howey Road
Turn left onto Independence Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
Turn right onto Brent Lane
Continue on East Brent Lane
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
Arrive at your destination
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 is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 101 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 230.7 miles or 3h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Auburndale, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburndale, FL
This is one driving day of about 461.3 miles and 6h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 230.7 mi from Auburndale, FL · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
231 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 230.7 miles from Auburndale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brent, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brent, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$75.33 one way
$150.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $83.47 | $166.94 |
| premium | $4.90 | $88.92 | $177.84 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $79.00 | $158.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$75
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 161.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138.4 | 1 | $48.44 | $22.14 |
| Efficient EV | 115.3 | 1 | $40.36 | $18.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 184.5 | 2 | $64.58 | $29.52 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Auburndale on Saturday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brent on Saturday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Lake City, FL
231 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.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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