Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
8h 19m
Distance
459.4 mi
739 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Carrollwood, FL
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The drive from Brent, FL to Carrollwood, FL covers 459.4 miles and takes about 8h 19m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, I 75, I 275 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
229.7 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
This is a 8h 19m highway drive covering 459.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 282.9 miles on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 459.4 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275 toward I 275 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward CR 582A: Fletcher Avenue, University South Florida
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 160.5 mi | 2h 52m |
| I 275 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| West Fletcher Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lake Ellen Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Armenia Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Carrollwood, FL.
Start on East Brent Lane
Continue on FL 296
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 275
Take the exit
Turn right onto FL 579
Continue on CR 582A
Turn left onto North Armenia Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Ellen Drive
Turn left onto Lake Ridge Road
Continue on Mc Farland Road
Turn left onto Lipsey Road
Turn left onto Carrollwood Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
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 101 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 229.7 miles or 4h 8m 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 229.7 miles or 4h 8m
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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollwood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brent, 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 Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Carrollwood, FL
Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 229.7 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
230 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 Boston, GANight 1
230 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Boston, GA after about 230 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 229.7 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 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 230 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
The final approach into Carrollwood, 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 Carrollwood, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Carrollwood, 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.
Regular Gas
$73.12 one way
$146.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $79.54 | $159.09 |
| premium | $4.72 | $85.42 | $170.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $101.43 | $202.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$203–$313
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 160.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 137.8 | 1 | $48.24 | $22.05 |
| Efficient EV | 114.9 | 1 | $40.20 | $18.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 183.8 | 2 | $64.32 | $29.40 |
Gas CO2
161 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Brent on Thursday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Carrollwood on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
55°F
Boston, GA
230 mi in
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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