Trip from Brent, FL to Kendale Lakes, FL

Drive Time

12h 22m

Distance

682 mi

1,098 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$114

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

12h 11m ★

6 AM

12h 22m

8 AM

12h 45m

10 AM

12h 30m

12 PM

12h 28m

3 PM

12h 31m

5 PM

12h 43m

8 PM

12h 16m

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

The drive from Brent, FL to Kendale Lakes, FL covers 682 miles and takes about 12h 22m 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 $113.93 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

341 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 682 miles and 12h 22m 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 26 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?

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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 682 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 393.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 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...

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

654.8 mi into trip | ~11h 47m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

678.3 mi into trip | ~12h 13m in

Take the exit toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 23 Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

Towns Along This Route

Between Brent, FL and Kendale Lakes, 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	282.9 mi	5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike	261 mi	4h 43m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike	23.5 mi	26m
Southwest 127th Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
Southwest 42nd Street	0.6 mi	1m
Brent Lane	0.4 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 Kendale Lakes, FL.

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

Continue on Brent Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

0.5 mi · 55 sec · I 110 North

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

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

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge slight left

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-75 South: Tampa

Merge slight left

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

23 mi · 25 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

Turn right onto Southwest 40th Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Southwest 40th Street

Continue on Southwest 42nd Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Southwest 42nd Street

Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 62nd Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Southwest 62nd Street

Turn left onto Southwest 128th Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Southwest 128th Avenue

Continue on Southwest 68th Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Southwest 68th Street

Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue

Continue on Southwest 132nd Avenue

344 ft · 12 sec · Southwest 132nd Avenue

Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace

131 ft · 11 sec · Southwest 64th Terrace

Turn left onto Southwest 131st Path

243 ft · 17 sec · Southwest 131st Path

At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place

30 ft · 1 sec · Southwest 130th Place

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 341 miles from Brent, FL, or about 6h 8m 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 150 miles or 2h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 341 miles or 6h 8m 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 341 miles or 6h 8m

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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kendale Lakes, 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 341 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Kendale Lakes, FL

Aim for roughly 341 miles and 6.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 150 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 10 for about 282.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 341 mi from Brent, FL · 6h 8m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Lake City, FL

225 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

Palm Bay, FL

450 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, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

341 mi · about 6.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 341 miles or 6.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 150 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 341 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 341 miles or 6.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Kendale Lakes, FL

The final approach into Kendale Lakes, 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 Kendale Lakes, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Kendale Lakes, 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

$113.93 one way

$227.85 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 239 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$123.40	$246.81
premium	$4.90	$131.46	$262.92
diesel	$5.64	$151.52	$303.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$114

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$244–$354

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 238.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $72 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	204.6	2	$71.61	$32.74
Efficient EV	170.5	1	$59.68	$27.28
EV Truck/SUV	272.8	3	$95.48	$43.65

Gas CO2

239 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brent, FL

Late night in Brent on Monday

Local time

5:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kendale Lakes, FL

Morning in Kendale Lakes on Monday

Local time

6:45 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

4 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 22m 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 Kendale Lakes, FL covers 682 miles and takes about 12h 22m 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 341 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 341 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 $113.93 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.

Between Brent, FL and Kendale Lakes, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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