Origin
Brent, FL
Morning in Brent on Thursday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Cutler, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12h 33m
Distance
686.1 mi
1,104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$109
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
12h 22m
★
6 AM
12h 34m
8 AM
12h 56m
10 AM
12h 41m
12 PM
12h 39m
3 PM
12h 43m
5 PM
12h 55m
8 PM
12h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Cutler, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Brent, FL to Cutler, FL covers 686.1 miles and takes about 12h 33m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Brent Lane, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $109.21 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
343 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12h 33m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 686.1 miles and 12h 33m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Brent Lane and I 110 North.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brent Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 12h 33m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Navigation is easy, but the length (12h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Cutler, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Lane | — | — |
| I 110 North | — | — |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| I-75 South | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike South | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll South | — | — |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Brent Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Cutler, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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East Brent Lane
2
Continue on Brent Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Brent Lane
3
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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I 110 North
5
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
Merge slight left
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
10
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
12
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
13
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
203 ft
·
7 sec
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SR 823 South: Hialeah
16
Turn left onto Red Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Red Road
17
Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue
18
Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
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Northwest 167th Street
19
Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
20
Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
9.1 mi
·
9 min
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Express Lanes
22
Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
24
Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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South Dixie Highway
25
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
525 ft
·
25 sec
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Southwest 104th Street
26
Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 77th Avenue
27
Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Southwest 152nd Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Cutler Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cutler Road
30
Turn right onto Southwest 168th Street
66 ft
·
2 sec
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Southwest 168th Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 343 miles from Brent, FL, or about 6h 16m into the drive.
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 151 miles or 2h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 343 miles or 6h 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 343 miles or 6h 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 11h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cutler, 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 343 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cutler, FL
Aim for roughly 343 miles and 6.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 151 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 343 mi from Brent, FL · 6h 16m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
226 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
453 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 Palm Bay, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
343 mi · about 6.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 343 miles or 6.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 151 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 343 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 343 miles or 6.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Cutler, FL
The final approach into Cutler, 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 Cutler, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Cutler, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$109.21 one way
$218.42 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
240 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $118.80 | $237.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $127.58 | $255.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $151.48 | $302.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$109
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$239–$349
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 240.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $72 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 205.8 | 2 | $72.04 | $32.93 |
| Efficient EV | 171.5 | 1 | $60.03 | $27.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 274.4 | 3 | $96.05 | $43.91 |
Gas CO2
240 kg
EV CO2
80 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
Cutler, FL
Morning in Cutler on Thursday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
10 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
12h 33m 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 Cutler, FL covers 686.1 miles and takes about 12h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brent Lane, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. 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 343 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 343 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 $109.21 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (12h 33m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Cutler, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brent, FL to Cutler, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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