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Trip from Brent, FL to Indian River Estates, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 12m

Distance

559.4 mi

900 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$89

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

46 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
10h 3m ★
6 AM
10h 12m
8 AM
10h 31m
10 AM
10h 19m
12 PM
10h 17m
3 PM
10h 20m
5 PM
10h 30m
8 PM
10h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Downtown Indian River Estates, FL, FL

Indian River Estates, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Indian River Estates, FL covers 559.4 miles and takes about 10h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 282.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $89.04 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

279.7 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 282.9 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 155.6 mi 2h 46m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
West Midway Road 3.1 mi 5m
Selvitz Road 2.3 mi 4m
Edwards Road 1 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.9 mi 1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 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 Indian River Estates, FL.

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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

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

156 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Okeechobee
13

Keep slight right at fork

214 ft · 5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
14

Merge onto FL 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Okeechobee Road
15

Turn slight right

501 ft · 18 sec
16

Turn straight onto CR 611

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Jenkins Road
17

Turn left onto CR 611

1.0 mi · 1 min · Edwards Road
18

Turn right onto CR 611B

2.3 mi · 4 min · Selvitz Road
19

Turn left onto CR 712

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Midway Road
20

Turn right onto Buchanan Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Buchanan Drive
21

Turn left onto Howard Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Howard Street
22

Turn right onto Sea Grape Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Sea Grape Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Sea Grape Drive

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 279.7 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 2m 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 123 miles or 2h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 279.7 miles or 5h 2m 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 279.7 miles or 5h 2m

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 8h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indian River Estates, 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 280 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Indian River Estates, FL

Aim for roughly 280 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 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.

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

185 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.

Downtown Lake Butler, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Lake Butler, FL

369 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 Lake Butler, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

280 mi · about 5.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 280 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 279.7 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 280 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 439.6

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 319.7

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Windermere, Florida

2.9 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 439.6

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Sunrise Coffee Shop and Wine, Madison Florida

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 239.8

Madison, Florida

+18509737299

Visit website

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 319.7

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 439.6

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Colsie Coffee & Bakeshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 319.7

High Springs, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13864542364

Visit website

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 319.7

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 399.6

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 399.6

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 319.7

Alachua, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 399.6

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887518560

Visit website

Tallahassee Automobile Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 199.8

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18509420137

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 439.6

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 439.6

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 439.6

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 439.6

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 549.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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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
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...
5
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
393.8 mi into trip | ~7h 4m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
6
549.3 mi into trip | ~9h 51m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Okeechobee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Okeechobee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$89.04 one way

$178.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 196 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $96.86 $193.72
premium $4.72 $104.02 $208.04
diesel $5.61 $123.51 $247.02

Estimated Tolls: $10.89

Florida's Turnpike (155.6 mi) $10.89

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$89

Tolls

$11

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$230–$340

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 195.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

46 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, FL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

14 DCFC

University Town Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Pensacola, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

Crestview, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Quincy, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Westend Square - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Tallahassee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pensacola, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - N Davis Hwy

Pensacola, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Tesla: 13 Blink Network: 7 ChargePoint Network: 6 FPLEV: 5 EV Connect: 4 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 3 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 IONNA: 1 JULE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 167.8 2 $58.74 $26.85
Efficient EV 139.9 1 $48.95 $22.38
EV Truck/SUV 223.8 2 $78.32 $35.80

Gas CO2

196 kg

EV CO2

65 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Saturday

Local time

12:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indian River Estates, FL

Afternoon in Indian River Estates on Saturday

Local time

1:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

83°F

Lake Butler, FL

369 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

6 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 12m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

At 559.4 miles and 10h 12m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 9/10

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 17 significant decision points across 559.4 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brent, FL and Indian River Estates, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

393.8 mi in | ~7h 4m | via Florida's Turnpike

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brent, FL to Indian River Estates, FL covers 559.4 miles and takes about 10h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. 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 280 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 279.7 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 $89.04 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 17 significant decision points across 559.4 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 2.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Between Brent, FL and Indian River Estates, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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