This 446.4-mile journey from Brent, FL to Crystal Springs, FL will take approximately 8 hours and 14 minutes of driving time. It's a substantial drive, best split over two recommended days to avoid fatigue. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 97% of the drive utilizing major interstates and US highways. Expect a fuel cost around $71 for this trip. Given the distance and duration, this is not a trip to attempt in a single day; planning for an overnight stop is essential for a more relaxed experience. You'll be traveling within the state of Florida for the entirety of this route.
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
223.2 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 1m into the drive
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Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 97% of the 446.4 miles on major roads like I-10, I-75, and US-98. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 282.9 miles on I-10, so be ready for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile is highway-centric, the transitions between these main arteries will offer some variation. This route emphasizes efficient travel over scenic backroads, making it a straightforward drive for covering distance.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 282.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 446.4 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 419.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.9 mi into trip|~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
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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...
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419.3 mi into trip|~7h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
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 301
Toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
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419.9 mi into trip|~7h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 98 South, FL 50 East
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443.6 mi into trip|~8h 9m in|FL 39 / Paul S Buchman Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 39 / Paul S Buchman Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brent, FL to Crystal Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Orlando along the way.
Orlando
419.3 mi in|~7h 32m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
282.9 mi
5h 3m
I 75
132.7 mi
2h 22m
US 98
17.5 mi
26m
Cortez Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Paul S Buchman Highway
2.8 mi
3m
7th Street
1.1 mi
2m
6th Street
1.1 mi
1m
Gall Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 282.9 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Crystal Springs, 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 NorthUse 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 6Toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis HighwayUse 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 296AToward I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
133 mi·2 hr 22 min·I 75
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 301Toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, OrlandoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
347 ft·9 sec
Toward US 98 South, FL 50 EastUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto US 98; FL 50
2.9 mi·4 min·Cortez Boulevard
14
Take the exit onto US 98
3.1 mi·4 min·US 98
15
Enter roundabout onto US 98
136 ft·2 sec·US 98
16
Continue on US 98
6.6 mi·9 min·US 98
17
Turn straight onto 7th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·7th Street
18
Enter roundabout onto US 98; US 301
121 ft·2 sec·US 98; US 301
19
Continue on US 98; US 301
0.9 mi·1 min·US 98; US 301
20
Continue on US 98; US 301
6.8 mi·10 min·US 98; US 301
Use the left lane.
21
Turn straight onto 6th Street
1.1 mi·1 min·6th Street
22
Turn left onto South Avenue
337 ft·13 sec·South Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 301
0.9 mi·1 min·Gall Boulevard
24
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 39
2.8 mi·3 min·Paul S Buchman Highway
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Bay Avenue
125 ft·5 sec·Bay Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Bay Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 8-hour, 14-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With 446.4 miles to cover, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended; aim for roughly 4 hours of driving each day. Plan your stops strategically, perhaps after completing the longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $71, and take advantage of the two designated stops for breaks and refueling. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you set off, especially for the prolonged highway segments.
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 223.2 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 282.9 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 98 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 223.2 miles or 4h 1m 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 223.2 miles or 4h 1m
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 6h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal 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 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Crystal Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 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 282.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 223.2 mi from Brent, FL
· 4h 1m into the drive
The midpoint is around 223.2 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Crystal Springs, FL
The final approach into Crystal 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 Crystal Springs, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Crystal 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
$71.05 one way
$142.11 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg156 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$77.29
$154.59
premium
$4.72
$83.01
$166.01
diesel
$5.61
$98.56
$197.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$201–$311
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
133.9
1
$46.87
$21.43
Efficient EV
111.6
1
$39.06
$17.86
EV Truck/SUV
178.6
2
$62.50
$28.57
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brent, FL
Late night
in Brent on Friday
Local time
1:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
S 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
Destination
Crystal Springs, FL
Late night
in Crystal Springs on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Perry, FL
223 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 14m 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 Crystal Springs, FL covers 446.4 miles and takes about 8h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 75, US 98. 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 223 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 223.2 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 $71.05 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 18 significant decision points across 446.4 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.
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 419.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Brent, FL to Crystal Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Orlando along the way.
