Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Bonita Springs, FL
Drive Time
10h 56m
Distance
608 mi
978 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$102
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 47m
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6 AM
10h 57m
8 AM
11h 16m
10 AM
11h 3m
12 PM
11h 1m
3 PM
11h 4m
5 PM
11h 15m
8 PM
10h 51m
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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Bonita Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
Spanning 608 miles from the Florida Panhandle down to the Gulf Coast, this journey requires a significant time commitment of 10 hours and 56 minutes behind the wheel. Given the length of the trip, you should treat this as a two-day excursion rather than attempting to tackle it in a single day. Your route will primarily take you along Brent Lane, I-110 North, and the Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. Budgeting approximately $99 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the costs ahead. Because you are traversing the length of the state, you will transition through distinct Florida regions, making an overnight stop essential for maintaining your energy and safety. Planning for three intentional stops will help make the long hours on the road much more manageable.
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
304 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a demanding long-distance drive that shifts significantly as you move between local roads and major thoroughfares. While the highway share is 0 percent, you will navigate a combination of local lanes and parkways that require your full attention. The longest stretch of the route occurs on Brent Lane, where you will navigate the initial phase of your departure. Because the road conditions vary from the start in Brent to your destination in Bonita Springs, you should be prepared for changing traffic patterns and road types throughout the 608-mile journey. This is a practical, steady haul that demands patience rather than high-speed interstate driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 318.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. 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 16 significant decision points across 608 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North
9
2.3 mi into trip
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~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
447.1 mi into trip
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~8h 1m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward South I 75: Naples
6
521.4 mi into trip
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~9h 21m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
605.3 mi into trip
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~10h 51m in
Take the exit toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 116
Toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 318.7 mi | 5h 41m |
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| Bonita Beach Road Southeast | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old 41 Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Brent Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Childers Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 318.7 mi, about 5h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Bonita Springs, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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East Brent Lane
2
Continue on FL 296
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Brent 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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 110
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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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
8
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
161 mi
·
2 hr 52 min
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I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 116
Toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches
14
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
5 sec
Toward CR 865 West: Bonita Springs
15
Turn right onto CR 865
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Old 41 Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Old 41 Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Old 41 Road
90 ft
·
2 sec
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Old 41 Road
18
Continue on Old 41 Road
332 ft
·
11 sec
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Old 41 Road
19
Turn right onto Childers Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
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Childers Street
20
Arrive at destination
Childers Street
Trip Plan
To tackle this 10-hour and 56-minute drive successfully, aim to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic congestion. Since the trip covers 608 miles, pacing yourself with three planned stops is the most effective way to stay alert and comfortable. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $99 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local pricing along the way. If you decide to split the trip into two days, look for lodging options near the midpoint to ensure an even distribution of driving time. Most importantly, stay flexible with your schedule so you can adjust for any unexpected delays that often occur on long-distance Florida treks.
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 304 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 318.7 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 134 miles or 2h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 304 miles or 5h 28m 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 304 miles or 5h 28m
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 9h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonita Springs, 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 304 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bonita Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 304 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 134 miles from Brent, 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 75 for about 318.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 304 mi from Brent, FL · 5h 28m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
201 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
401 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 Lakeland, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
304 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 304 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 304 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 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 318.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 304 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bonita Springs, FL
The final approach into Bonita Springs, 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 Bonita Springs, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bonita Springs, 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
$101.56 one way
$203.13 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
213 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $110.01 | $220.03 |
| premium | $4.90 | $117.20 | $234.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $135.08 | $270.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$102
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$232–$342
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 212.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 182.4 | 2 | $63.84 | $29.18 |
| Efficient EV | 152 | 1 | $53.20 | $24.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 243.2 | 3 | $85.12 | $38.91 |
Gas CO2
213 kg
EV CO2
71 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.
Destination
Bonita Springs, FL
Afternoon in Bonita Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
10h 56m 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 Bonita Springs, FL covers 608 miles and takes about 10h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, Bonita Beach Road Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
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 304 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 304 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 $101.56 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 3 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 16 significant decision points across 608 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brent, FL to Bonita Springs, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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