Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Belleair Beach, FL
Drive Time
9h
Distance
441.7 mi
711 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 53m
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6 AM
9h 1m
8 AM
9h 17m
10 AM
9h 7m
12 PM
9h 5m
3 PM
9h 7m
5 PM
9h 16m
8 PM
8h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
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Belleair Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Spanning 441.7 miles from Brent to the coastal destination of Belleair Beach, this journey requires about 9 hours of total travel time. Given the length of the trip, you should plan for two days on the road rather than pushing through in a single day. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, specifically I-10, US 19, and the Florida Georgia Parkway. Budget approximately $74 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Florida locations. This drive is best viewed as a practical transit route rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour, connecting the western reaches of the state to the Gulf Coast.
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
220.8 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 98% of this route is comprised of fast-paced roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 211.6 miles along I-10. While the interstate provides a straightforward, high-speed start, the character of the drive shifts as you transition onto US 19 and the Florida Georgia Parkway. The combination of these major arteries keeps the drive efficient and predictable. Be prepared for a consistent, high-mileage pace that prioritizes moving you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
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 211.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 441.7 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North
9
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Hi...
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
6
214.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 225
Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticel...
7
434 mi into trip
|
~8h 44m in
Take the exit toward FL 686: Roosevelt Boulevard, East Bay Drive
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 686: Roosevelt Boulevard, East Bay Dr...
Towns Along This Route
Between Brent, FL and Belleair Beach, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
Monticello
214.9 mi in
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~3h 52m
Perry
214.9 mi in
|
~3h 52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 211.6 mi | 3h 46m |
| US 19 | 181.6 mi | 4h 3m |
| Florida Georgia Parkway | 37.2 mi | 47m |
| East Bay Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West Bay Drive | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Belleair Causeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Causeway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 211.6 mi, about 3h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Belleair Beach, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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East Brent Lane
2
Continue on FL 296
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Brent Lane
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 110 North
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 110
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
212 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 225
Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
10
Turn right onto US 19
4.7 mi
·
6 min
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Florida Georgia Parkway
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27
32 mi
·
41 min
·
Florida Georgia Parkway
12
Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
55 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
127 mi
·
2 hr 54 min
·
US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward FL 686: Roosevelt Boulevard, East Bay Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 19 Southbound Frontage Road
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto FL 686
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Bay Drive
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on CR 416
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bay Drive
Use the left / none lanes.
18
Continue on CR 416
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Belleair Causeway
19
Continue on CR 416
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Causeway Boulevard
20
At end of road, turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Gulf Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Gulf Boulevard
Trip Plan
To manage the 9-hour drive effectively, plan for at least two stops along the way to break up the monotony of the highway sections. Since the route is heavily reliant on major roads, departing early in the morning can help you avoid potential congestion on the busiest stretches. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during that long 211.6-mile segment on I-10 to ensure you aren't caught off guard between service exits. Splitting the drive over two days will make for a much more comfortable arrival in Belleair Beach. Prioritize resting on day one so you remain alert for the final transition onto the regional parkways.
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 220.8 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.6 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 97 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 220.8 miles or 4h 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 220.8 miles or 4h
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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleair Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brent, 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.
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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 Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Belleair Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 221 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Brent, 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 211.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 220.8 mi from Brent, FL · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
221 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, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
221 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Alachua, FL after about 221 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 220.8 miles from Brent, 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 211.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 221 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Belleair Beach, FL
The final approach into Belleair Beach, 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 Belleair Beach, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Belleair Beach, 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
$73.78 one way
$147.57 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
155 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $79.92 | $159.85 |
| premium | $4.90 | $85.14 | $170.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $98.13 | $196.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 154.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 132.5 | 1 | $46.38 | $21.20 |
| Efficient EV | 110.4 | 1 | $38.65 | $17.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 176.7 | 2 | $61.84 | $28.27 |
Gas CO2
155 kg
EV CO2
52 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.
Destination
Belleair Beach, FL
Evening in Belleair Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
9h 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 Brent, FL to Belleair Beach, FL covers 441.7 miles and takes about 9h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 19, Florida Georgia 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 221 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 220.8 miles from Brent, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.78 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 441.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brent, FL and Belleair Beach, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
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