Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Sunday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to Palm Springs, FL
Drive Time
12h 7m
Distance
666.7 mi
1,073 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$111
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 56m
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6 AM
12h 7m
8 AM
12h 29m
10 AM
12h 15m
12 PM
12h 13m
3 PM
12h 16m
5 PM
12h 28m
8 PM
12h 1m
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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Palm Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
Spanning 666.7 miles across the state of Florida, this trek from Brent to Palm Springs typically takes 12 hours and 7 minutes of pure driving time. Because of the significant distance, you should plan for at least two days on the road to keep the journey manageable. Your route relies heavily on major corridors like I-10, I-75, and Florida's Turnpike, making this a high-speed transit rather than a leisurely backroads tour. You can expect to spend approximately $111 on fuel for the trip. Given the duration, splitting the drive into two days is the most practical way to stay alert and enjoy the transition from the Panhandle to the southern reaches of the state.
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
333.3 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a focused, high-speed experience, as 98% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-10, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 282.9 miles. This is a quintessential long-distance drive where the landscape shifts as you transition from the interstate system onto the Turnpike. Because the vast majority of your journey is on major thoroughfares, you will find a consistent, efficient rhythm behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady, monotonous grind that prioritizes speed and directness over technical or scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 17 significant decision points across 666.7 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. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North
9
2.3 mi into trip
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~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...
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
8
393.8 mi into trip
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~7h 4m in
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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
8
658.7 mi into trip
|
~11h 52m in
Take the exit toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Brent, FL and Palm Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
393.8 mi in
|
~7h 4m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
393.8 mi in
|
~7h 4m
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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 |
| Northwest 57th Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 53rd Street | 0.5 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 Palm Springs, FL.
1
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
Use the none 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 none / 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
Use the none lane.
8
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the none / 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
261 mi
·
4 hr 43 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Homestead
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 43
Toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
203 ft
·
7 sec
Toward SR 823 South: Hialeah
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto SR 823
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Red Road
17
Continue on SR 823
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on SR 823
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
Use the straight / none lanes.
19
Turn right onto West 53rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 53rd Street
20
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West 8th Avenue
Trip Plan
To tackle this 666.7-mile journey effectively, try to stagger your three scheduled stops to break up the long stretches of highway. Since you are spending over 12 hours in the car, leaving early in the morning is essential to avoid navigating the final leg of the trip in heavy nighttime traffic. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that 282.9-mile stretch on I-10, and ensure you budget the estimated $111 for gas before you depart. If you choose to split the trip over two days, aim to cover the bulk of the distance during the first day so your final arrival in Palm Springs remains stress-free.
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 333.3 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 59m 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 147 miles or 2h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 333.3 miles or 5h 59m 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 333.3 miles or 5h 59m
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 10h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Springs, 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 333 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Palm Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 333 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 147 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 333.3 mi from Brent, FL · 5h 59m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
220 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
440 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 Orlando, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
333 mi · about 6.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 333 miles or 6.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 147 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 333.3 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 333 miles or 6.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Palm Springs, FL
The final approach into Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Palm Springs, 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
$111.37 one way
$222.74 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
233 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $120.64 | $241.27 |
| premium | $4.90 | $128.51 | $257.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $148.12 | $296.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.50
Florida's Turnpike
(261 mi)
$18.27
Homestead Extension
(3.9 mi)
$0.23
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
$111
Tolls
$19
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$260–$370
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 233.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 200 | 2 | $70.00 | $32.00 |
| Efficient EV | 166.7 | 1 | $58.34 | $26.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 266.7 | 3 | $93.34 | $42.67 |
Gas CO2
233 kg
EV CO2
78 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.
Destination
Palm Springs, FL
Afternoon in Palm Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
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
12h 7m 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 Palm Springs, FL covers 666.7 miles and takes about 12h 7m 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 333 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 333.3 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 $111.37 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 666.7 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. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brent, FL and Palm Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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