Origin
Black Diamond, FL
Late night in Black Diamond on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Black Diamond, FL to Brent, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 16m
Distance
371.1 mi
597 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 6m
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6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 38m
10 AM
7h 24m
12 PM
7h 22m
3 PM
7h 25m
5 PM
7h 37m
8 PM
7h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Diamond, FL
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Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Black Diamond, FL to Brent, FL covers 371.1 miles and takes about 7h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Young Boulevard, Suncoast Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 211.8 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.07 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.5 miles from Black Diamond, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Black Diamond, FL to Brent, FL covers 371.1 miles and takes about 7h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in near US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 371.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 156.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 368 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Turn right onto US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
156.2 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
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I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
368 mi into trip
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~7h 11m 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
369.3 mi into trip
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~7h 12m 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...
7
369.5 mi into trip
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~7h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 211.8 mi | 3h 47m |
| Young Boulevard | 89.3 mi | 1h 53m |
| Suncoast Boulevard | 47 mi | 59m |
| US 19 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Florida Georgia Parkway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West Norvell Bryant Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Lecanto Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 211.8 mi, about 3h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Diamond, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on West Black Diamond Circle
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Black Diamond Circle
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Black Diamond Circle
0.4 mi
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1 min
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West Black Diamond Circle
3
Turn right onto CR 491
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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North Lecanto Highway
4
Turn right onto CR 486
3.9 mi
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6 min
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West Norvell Bryant Highway
5
Turn right onto FL 44
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Gulf to Lake Highway
6
Continue on FL 44
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Northeast 5th Street
7
Turn right onto US 19; US 98
47 mi
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59 min
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Suncoast Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
89 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
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Young Boulevard
9
Continue on US 19; US 27
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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US 19; US 27
10
Continue on US 19
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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Florida Georgia Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
12
Merge onto I 10
212 mi
·
3 hr 47 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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Brent Lane
18
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
19
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
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Sycamore Drive
20
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
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East Brent Lane
21
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.5 miles from Black Diamond, FL, or about 3h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.8 miles.
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 82 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.5 miles or 3h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 10m
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 Black Diamond, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Black Diamond, FL
This is one driving day of about 371.1 miles and 7h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Black Diamond, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 185.5 mi from Black Diamond, FL · 3h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.5 miles from Black Diamond, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 211.8 miles.
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.
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
$59.07 one way
$118.14 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $64.26 | $128.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $69.00 | $138.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.93 | $163.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.3 | 1 | $38.97 | $17.81 |
| Efficient EV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.47 | $14.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.4 | 1 | $51.95 | $23.75 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Destination
Brent, FL
Late night in Brent on Wednesday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
S 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee 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.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black Diamond, FL to Brent, FL covers 371.1 miles and takes about 7h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Young Boulevard, Suncoast Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.5 miles from Black Diamond, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.07 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 371.1 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles (US 19; US 98 / Suncoast Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 156.2 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 368 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Black Diamond, FL to Brent, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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