Trip from Brent, FL to Lealman, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

8h 44m

Distance

450.8 mi

726 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 37m ★

6 AM

8h 45m

8 AM

9h 1m

10 AM

8h 50m

12 PM

8h 49m

3 PM

8h 51m

5 PM

9h 0m

8 PM

8h 40m

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

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Brent, FL

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Lealman, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Lealman, FL covers 450.8 miles and takes about 8h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, US 19, Suncoast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 211.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.76 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

225.4 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 44m highway drive covering 450.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 19. The longest continuous stretch is about 211.6 miles on I 10.

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

There are about 29 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 211.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 19. 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 10/10

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 22 significant decision points across 450.8 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 435.3 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 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...

435.3 mi into trip | ~8h 24m in | FL 60 / Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg

449.7 mi into trip | ~8h 42m in

Take the exit toward 54th Avenue North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26 Toward 54th Avenue North

450 mi into trip | ~8h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Lealman, Kenneth City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Lealman, Kenneth City

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 Lealman, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.

Monticello

214.9 mi in | ~3h 52m

Perry

214.9 mi in | ~3h 52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	211.6 mi	3h 46m
US 19	110.2 mi	2h 19m
Suncoast Parkway	54.3 mi	58m
Florida Georgia Parkway	37.2 mi	47m
I 275	12.3 mi	14m
Veterans Expressway	6.9 mi	8m
FL 589 Toll Express Lane	5.3 mi	6m
Gulf to Lake Highway	4.7 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 211.6 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Lealman, 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

212 mi · 3 hr 46 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

Turn right onto US 19

4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto US 19; US 27

32 mi · 41 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

Keep slight right at fork onto US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on FL 44

4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 58 min · Suncoast Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

1.6 mi · 1 min · Veterans Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll

3.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

5.3 mi · 6 min · FL 589 Toll Express Lane

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway

Toward Tampa:St. Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on FL 60

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Memorial Highway

Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60

1.1 mi · 1 min · Memorial Highway

Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 275

12 mi · 14 min · I 275

Toward I 275: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 26 Toward 54th Avenue North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

123 ft · 3 sec

Toward Lealman, Kenneth City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto 54th Avenue North

0.8 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

54th Avenue North

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 225.4 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.6 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 99 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 225.4 miles or 4h 6m 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 225.4 miles or 4h 6m

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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lealman, 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 225 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lealman, FL

Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 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 211.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 225.4 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 6m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

225 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 City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

225 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 225 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Perry, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 225.4 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 211.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 225 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Lealman, FL

The final approach into Lealman, 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 Lealman, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lealman, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour $25

View on nps.gov

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 450.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$71.76 one way

$143.51 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 158 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$78.06	$156.11
premium	$4.72	$83.82	$167.65
diesel	$5.61	$99.53	$199.06

Estimated Tolls: $3.82

Suncoast Parkway (54.3 mi) $3.26

Veterans Expressway (6.9 mi) $0.56

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

$72

Tolls

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$206–$316

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 157.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	135.2	1	$47.33	$21.64
Efficient EV	112.7	1	$39.45	$18.03
EV Truck/SUV	180.3	2	$63.11	$28.85

Gas CO2

158 kg

EV CO2

53 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Thursday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Lealman, FL

Night in Lealman on Thursday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

8h 44m 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 Lealman, FL covers 450.8 miles and takes about 8h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, US 19, Suncoast Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 225 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 225.4 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 $71.76 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.

Between Brent, FL and Lealman, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore and De Soto National Memorial.

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Trip from Brent, FL to Lealman, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lealman, FL

National Parks Near This Route

Gulf Islands National Seashore

De Soto National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brent, FL

Lealman, FL

1 hour later

4 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 44m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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