Origin
Brent, FL
Evening in Brent on Sunday
Local time
5:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Eagle Lake, FL
Drive Time
8h 46m
Distance
467.7 mi
753 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 38m
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6 AM
8h 46m
8 AM
9h 2m
10 AM
8h 52m
12 PM
8h 50m
3 PM
8h 53m
5 PM
9h 1m
8 PM
8h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brent, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Eagle Lake, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Brent, FL to Eagle Lake, FL covers 467.7 miles and takes about 8h 46m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.13 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
233.9 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 46m drive with frequent turns across 467.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Eagle Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 110 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| O'Brien Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Brent Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Eagle Lake, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Brent Lane
2
Continue on Brent Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
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
·
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
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
13
Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
14
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
4 min
15
Turn right onto O'Brien Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Brien Road
16
Turn right
6.1 mi
·
9 min
17
Turn left onto West Orange Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Orange Street
18
Continue straight
21 mi
·
27 min
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
20
Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
21
Turn right onto Berkley Road
8.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Berkley Road
22
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
23
Turn right onto Recker Highway
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Recker Highway
24
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Nine Foot Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nine Foot Road
26
Turn right onto North Eagle Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Eagle Drive
27
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
4th Street
28
Turn left onto East Eagle Avenue
377 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Eagle Avenue
29
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 233.9 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 23m 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 103 miles or 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 233.9 miles or 4h 23m 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 233.9 miles or 4h 23m
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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Lake, 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 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Eagle Lake, FL
Aim for roughly 234 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 103 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 233.9 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
234 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 Gainesville, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
234 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 234 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 103 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 233.9 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 234 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Eagle Lake, FL
The final approach into Eagle Lake, 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 Eagle Lake, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Eagle Lake, 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
$78.13 one way
$156.26 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
164 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $84.63 | $169.26 |
| premium | $4.90 | $90.15 | $180.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $103.91 | $207.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 163.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 140.3 | 1 | $49.11 | $22.45 |
| Efficient EV | 116.9 | 1 | $40.92 | $18.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 187.1 | 2 | $65.48 | $29.93 |
Gas CO2
164 kg
EV CO2
55 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Eagle Lake, FL
Evening in Eagle Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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 46m 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 Eagle Lake, FL covers 467.7 miles and takes about 8h 46m 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 234 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 233.9 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 $78.13 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 46m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Eagle Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brent, FL to Eagle Lake, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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