Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
8h 40m
Distance
462.8 mi
745 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
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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Inwood, FL
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This 462.8-mile journey from Brent, Florida, to Inwood, Florida, is a substantial drive, estimated to take around 8 hours and 40 minutes. Given its length and the 96% highway focus, it's best tackled over two days to avoid fatigue. You'll be spending most of your time on major interstates like I-10 and I-75, with a brief segment on FL 33. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $74, and with two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to break up the driving. This route is a straightforward, highway-centric option for traveling within Florida.
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
231.4 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of the drive taking place on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 282.9 miles along I-10. This means you'll be covering a lot of ground efficiently, primarily on well-maintained highways. While the majority of the drive is on interstates, the inclusion of FL 33 offers a slight variation in scenery and pace before rejoining the main highway arteries.
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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 462.8 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
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
Take the exit toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brent, FL and Inwood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando and Clermont.
Florida's Turnpike South
Orlando
Clermont
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| FL 33 | 21.2 mi | 27m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 19.2 mi | 20m |
| FL 19 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Commonwealth Avenue North | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| US 27 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Broadway Boulevard Southeast | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Inwood, 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
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto US 27
Turn right onto O'Brien Road
Turn right onto FL 19
Turn left onto FL 50; FL 33
Continue on FL 33
Enter roundabout onto FL 33
Continue on FL 33
Turn left onto FL 559
Turn right onto FL 559
Continue on this road
Continue on Polk City Road
Continue on Polk City Road
Continue on Lake Ariana Boulevard
Turn left onto Old Lake Alfred Road
Turn slight right onto Dairy Road
Continue on Charlotte Road
Turn left onto FL 544
Turn right onto 34th Street Northwest
Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 8-hour, 40-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight driving and allow for a relaxed pace. Plan your overnight stop strategically to break up the 462.8 miles and the 282.9-mile stretch on I-10. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during longer interstate segments, and utilize the two recommended stops for rest and refueling. This highway-heavy route means you can cover significant distance, so planning your overnight around the halfway point will be key.
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 102 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 231.4 miles or 4h 10m 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 231.4 miles or 4h 10m
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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, 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 231 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Inwood, FL
Aim for roughly 231 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 231.4 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
231 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, FLNight 1
231 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 231 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 231.4 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 231 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
The final approach into Inwood, 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 Inwood, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Inwood, 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
$73.67 one way
$147.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $80.13 | $160.27 |
| premium | $4.72 | $86.06 | $172.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $102.18 | $204.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.35
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
$74
Tolls
$1
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$205–$315
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 161.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 138.8 | 1 | $48.59 | $22.21 |
| Efficient EV | 115.7 | 1 | $40.50 | $18.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.1 | 2 | $64.79 | $29.62 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brent on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Inwood on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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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