Origin
Brent, FL
Late night in Brent on Saturday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
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Trip from Brent, FL to Buckingham, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 36m
Distance
585.3 mi
942 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 27m
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6 AM
10h 37m
8 AM
10h 56m
10 AM
10h 43m
12 PM
10h 41m
3 PM
10h 44m
5 PM
10h 55m
8 PM
10h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Buckingham, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Brent, FL to Buckingham, FL is 585.3 miles and takes about 10 hours 36 minutes via I-75 and I-10, with a fuel budget near $93 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-distance drive spans across Florida, connecting the Panhandle region to Southwest Florida. Given the duration, it's best tackled over two days to ensure a comfortable pace and allow for necessary breaks. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making this a straightforward, albeit lengthy, journey. Consider this route if you prioritize efficiency and a direct path between these two points.
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
292.6 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is overwhelmingly an interstate experience, with 99% of the journey on highways, primarily I-75 and I-10. Expect long stretches of consistent speed and limited interaction with local traffic for most of the 10 hours and 36 minutes. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 293.7 miles on I-75, so be prepared for extended periods of driving. While much of the route is predictable interstate travel, the final approach may involve navigating roads like Orange River Boulevard as you get closer to Buckingham. This is a route built for covering ground efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 293.7 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 585.3 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 15 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
|
~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
|
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
8
580.3 mi into trip
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~10h 24m in
Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
7
580.7 mi into trip
|
~10h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 80 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 80 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 293.7 mi | 5h 14m |
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| Orange River Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 10m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Brent Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Buckingham Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 293.7 mi, about 5h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Buckingham, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Brent Lane
2
Continue on FL 296
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
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
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
·
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
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 141
Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
208 ft
·
7 sec
Toward FL 80 East
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto FL 80
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Orange River Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Orange River Boulevard
17
Continue on Orange River Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Orange River Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Buckingham Road
64 ft
·
1 sec
·
Buckingham Road
19
Arrive at destination
Buckingham Road
Trip Plan
For this 585.3-mile trip, splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early on your first day to cover roughly half the distance, which is about 293 miles on I-75. This will position you well for the remaining portion of the drive on day two. Plan for at least three significant stops throughout your journey for fuel, food, and rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 293.7-mile stretch on I-75, as services can be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $93 should help you budget accordingly.
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 292.6 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 293.7 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 129 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 292.6 miles or 5h 16m 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 292.6 miles or 5h 16m
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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckingham, 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 293 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Buckingham, FL
Aim for roughly 293 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 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 293.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 292.6 mi from Brent, FL · 5h 16m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
193 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
386 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
293 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 293 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 292.6 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 293.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 293 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Buckingham, FL
The final approach into Buckingham, 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 Buckingham, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Buckingham, 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
$93.16 one way
$186.33 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
205 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $101.34 | $202.69 |
| premium | $4.72 | $108.83 | $217.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $129.23 | $258.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 204.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 175.6 | 2 | $61.46 | $28.09 |
| Efficient EV | 146.3 | 1 | $51.21 | $23.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 234.1 | 2 | $81.94 | $37.46 |
Gas CO2
205 kg
EV CO2
68 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
Buckingham, FL
Late night in Buckingham on Saturday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
ENE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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.
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
28 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
10h 36m 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 Buckingham, FL covers 585.3 miles and takes about 10h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, Orange River Boulevard. 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 293 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 292.6 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 $93.16 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 15 significant decision points across 585.3 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 Buckingham, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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