Trip from Belleair Beach, FL to Brent, FL

Drive Time

9h 2m

Distance

456.8 mi

735 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$76

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 54m ★

6 AM

9h 2m

8 AM

9h 18m

10 AM

9h 8m

12 PM

9h 6m

3 PM

9h 9m

5 PM

9h 17m

8 PM

8h 57m

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

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Belleair Beach, FL

Brent Singleton

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 456.8 miles across Florida, this drive from Belleair Beach to Brent typically takes about 9 hours and 2 minutes of travel time. Because of the length, you should plan for a two-day trip to avoid fatigue, especially since the route requires a significant time commitment. You will navigate a combination of I-10, the Suncoast Parkway, and Young Boulevard to complete your journey. Budgeting approximately $76 for fuel will cover your transit costs for this highway-focused route. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, splitting the trip into two days ensures a much more manageable experience than attempting the full distance in one go.

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

228.4 miles from Belleair Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily weighted toward high-speed travel, with 64% of your journey occurring on major highways. You will settle into a rhythmic, interstate-heavy pace, highlighted by a 211.8-mile stretch on I-10 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. Expect a transition from the coastal environments near Belleair Beach to the distinct landscape of Brent as you move across the state. While the Suncoast Parkway and Young Boulevard provide necessary local connectivity, the core of the experience remains a focused, efficient drive designed for making steady progress toward your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 211.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Young Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 456.8 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 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

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. Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

21.3 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway,...

22.4 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 589 Toll North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward FL 589 Toll North

453.7 mi into trip | ~8h 56m 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

455.1 mi into trip | ~8h 58m 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...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Belleair Beach, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Crystal River along the way.

Crystal River

33.8 mi in | ~53m | via FL 589 Toll

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	211.8 mi	3h 47m
Young Boulevard	89.3 mi	1h 53m
Suncoast Parkway	54.2 mi	59m
Suncoast Boulevard	47 mi	59m
Courtney Campbell Causeway	8.2 mi	10m
FL 589 Toll Express Lane	7.8 mi	9m
US 19	6.3 mi	7m
Gulf to Lake Highway	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 211.8 mi, about 3h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belleair Beach, FL and Brent, FL.

Start on Gulf Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Gulf Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 416

0.5 mi · 1 min · Causeway Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on CR 416

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Belleair Causeway

Continue on CR 416

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Bay Drive

Continue on FL 686

3.6 mi · 6 min · East Bay Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 19 North

Merge onto US 19

1.9 mi · 2 min · US Highway 19 North

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

Continue on Northbound Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Northbound Frontage Road

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Use the none lane.

Merge onto FL 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Gulf to Bay Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on FL 60

8.2 mi · 10 min · Courtney Campbell Causeway

Use the straight lane.

Continue on FL 60

0.7 mi · 1 min · FL 60

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward FL 589 North Toll: Veterans Expressway, Air Cargo Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto Memorial Highway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Memorial Highway

Toward FL 589 Toll, CR 576, : Air Cargo

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward FL 589 Toll North Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

2.3 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

3.2 mi · 4 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

4.6 mi · 5 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Veterans Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway

Toward Crystal River Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway

Turn left onto FL 44

4.8 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

Continue on FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto US 19; US 98

47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

89 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

Continue on US 19; US 27

6.3 mi · 7 min · US 19; US 27

Continue on US 19

4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

212 mi · 3 hr 47 min · I 10

Use the none lane.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto FL 296

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Brent Lane

Use the none 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

To make the most of this 456.8-mile trek, prioritize a morning departure to maximize daylight and beat potential highway congestion. Plan for at least two stops along the way to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $76 fuel budget in mind as you map out service stations. Since you are facing a 9-hour drive, splitting the journey into two days is the smartest way to maintain your energy levels. Pay close attention to the transition points between the Suncoast Parkway and I-10, as these junctions are critical for staying on track during the longest legs of your trip.

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 228.4 miles from Belleair Beach, FL, or about 4h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.8 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 100 miles or 2h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 228.4 miles or 4h 52m 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 228.4 miles or 4h 52m

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 55m

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 Belleair Beach, 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 Belleair Beach, FL

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 228 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Belleair Beach, 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 211.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 228.4 mi from Belleair Beach, FL · 4h 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Alachua, FL

228 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 Alachua, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Alachua, FL

228 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Alachua, FL after about 228 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tallahassee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 228.4 miles from Belleair Beach, 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 211.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 228 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Brent, FL

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brent, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$76.31 one way

$152.61 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 160 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$82.66	$165.31
premium	$4.90	$88.05	$176.10
diesel	$5.64	$101.49	$202.97

Estimated Tolls: $3.52

Suncoast Parkway (54.2 mi) $3.25

Veterans Expressway (3.3 mi) $0.27

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

$76

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 159.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	137	1	$47.96	$21.93
Efficient EV	114.2	1	$39.97	$18.27
EV Truck/SUV	182.7	2	$63.95	$29.24

Gas CO2

160 kg

EV CO2

53 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Belleair Beach, FL

Evening in Belleair Beach on Sunday

Local time

5:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Sunday

Local time

4:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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.

Road read

9h 2m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belleair Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 456.8 miles and takes about 9h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Young Boulevard, Suncoast Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 228 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 228.4 miles from Belleair Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.31 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Belleair Beach, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Crystal River along the way.

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Trip from Belleair Beach, FL to Brent, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brent, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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