Trip from Brent, FL to Island Walk, FL

Q: How long is the trip from Brent, FL to Island Walk, FL?

The drive from Brent, FL to Island Walk, FL covers 614.1 miles and takes about 11h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 75, I 10, Logan Boulevard North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Q: Should I split this drive into multiple days?

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 307 miles on day one.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 307.1 miles from Brent, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $97.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

11h 5m

Distance

614.1 mi

988 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$98

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

10h 56m ★

6 AM

11h 6m

8 AM

11h 26m

10 AM

11h 13m

12 PM

11h 11m

3 PM

11h 14m

5 PM

11h 25m

8 PM

11h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

This 614.1-mile journey from Brent, FL to Island Walk, FL is a significant undertaking, estimated to take 11 hours and 5 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best suited for an overnight split, especially with a recommended two days for the trip. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and I-10, making it a long-distance drive predominantly on major highways. Expect to spend around $98 on fuel for this trip, which includes three planned stops. This drive is entirely within Florida, traversing the state from one point to another.

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

307.1 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

The character of this drive is overwhelmingly that of a long-distance interstate journey, with 99% of the route on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-75 and I-10, which are built for sustained high speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 322.8 miles on I-75, highlighting the continuous nature of this segment. Logan Boulevard North provides a brief transition, but the overall feel is one of efficient, albeit monotonous, highway travel across Florida.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 322.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 614.1 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 447.1 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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...

447.1 mi into trip | ~8h 1m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South I 75: Naples

521.4 mi into trip | ~9h 21m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

609.7 mi into trip | ~10h 56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 846 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward CR 846 East

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	322.8 mi	5h 45m
I 10	282.9 mi	5h 3m
Logan Boulevard North	2 mi	3m
Immokalee Road	1.4 mi	2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
Islandwalk Boulevard	0.5 mi	2m
Brent Lane	0.4 mi	1m
Vanderbilt Beach Road	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 322.8 mi, about 5h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Island Walk, FL.

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

Continue on FL 296

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 110 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 110

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

161 mi · 2 hr 52 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 75

Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 111 Toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park

Keep slight left at fork

296 ft · 9 sec

Toward CR 846 East Use the left lane.

Turn left onto CR 846

1.4 mi · 2 min · Immokalee Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto Logan Boulevard North

2.0 mi · 3 min · Logan Boulevard North

Turn left onto CR 862

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Vanderbilt Beach Road

Turn left onto Islandwalk Boulevard

0.5 mi · 2 min · Islandwalk Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto Towncenter Circle

334 ft · 14 sec · Towncenter Circle

Arrive at destination

Towncenter Circle

Trip Plan

For this 11-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue. Aim to start early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. With only three stops planned, be sure to pace them well, utilizing rest areas or services along I-75 and I-10. Given the $98 fuel cost, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch on I-75 where services might be spaced further apart. Planning your overnight stop roughly halfway through will make the journey more manageable.

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 307.1 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 322.8 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 135 miles or 2h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 307.1 miles or 5h 31m 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 307.1 miles or 5h 31m

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 9h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Island Walk, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 307 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Island Walk, FL

Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 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.

The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 322.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 307.1 mi from Brent, FL · 5h 31m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

203 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.

city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

St. Petersburg, FL

405 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 St. Petersburg, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

307 mi · about 5.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 307 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 307.1 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 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 322.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 307 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Island Walk, FL

The final approach into Island Walk, 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 Island Walk, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Island Walk, 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

$97.75 one way

$195.50 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 215 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$106.33	$212.66
premium	$4.72	$114.19	$228.38
diesel	$5.61	$135.59	$271.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$98

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$228–$338

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 214.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	184.2	2	$64.48	$29.48
Efficient EV	153.5	1	$53.73	$24.56
EV Truck/SUV	245.6	3	$85.97	$39.30

Gas CO2

215 kg

EV CO2

72 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 14, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Thursday

Local time

4:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live 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

Island Walk, FL

Evening in Island Walk on Thursday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°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

3 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

11h 5m 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 Island Walk, FL covers 614.1 miles and takes about 11h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, I 10, Logan Boulevard North. 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 307 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 307.1 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 $97.75 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.