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Trip from Brent, FL to Westchase, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 25m

Distance

432 mi

695 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
8h 18m ★
6 AM
8h 25m
8 AM
8h 40m
10 AM
8h 31m
12 PM
8h 29m
3 PM
8h 31m
5 PM
8h 40m
8 PM
8h 21m

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

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Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Downtown Westchase, FL, FL

Westchase, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Westchase, FL covers 432 miles and takes about 8h 25m 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 $68.76 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

216 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 25m highway drive covering 432 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 30 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 9/10

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 20 significant decision points across 432 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 214.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

7
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
9
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...
6
214.9 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

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

Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticel...
7
426.9 mi into trip | ~8h 13m in

Take the exit toward CR 587: Gunn Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward CR 587: Gunn Highway
8
427.1 mi into trip | ~8h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Sheldon Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Sheldon Road

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 Westchase, 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
Gulf to Lake Highway 4.7 mi 7m
Veterans Expressway 4 mi 4m
Sheldon Road 1.4 mi 2m
Montague Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 211.6 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Westchase, 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
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 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
8

Merge onto I 10

212 mi · 3 hr 46 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 225 Toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry
10

Turn right onto US 19

4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
11

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

32 mi · 41 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
12

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

55 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate
13

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.
14

Turn left onto FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on FL 44

4.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway
17

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 58 min · Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

1.6 mi · 1 min · Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto FL 589 Toll

2.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 9 Toward CR 587: Gunn Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

218 ft · 5 sec
Toward Sheldon Road Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn slight right onto CR 587

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Gunn Highway
23

Continue on Citrus Park Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Citrus Park Drive
24

Turn left onto Sheldon Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sheldon Road
Use the left lane.
25

Turn right onto West Linebaugh Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Linebaugh Avenue
26

Turn right onto Montague Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montague Street
27

Turn left onto Tree Tops Lake Road

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road
28

Enter roundabout onto Tree Tops Lake Road

241 ft · 10 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road
29

Continue on Tree Tops Lake Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road
30

Arrive at destination

Tree Tops Lake Road

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 216 miles from Brent, FL, or about 3h 54m 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 95 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 216 miles or 3h 54m 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 216 miles or 3h 54m

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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westchase, 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 216 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Westchase, FL

Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 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 216 mi from Brent, FL · 3h 54m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

216 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

216 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 216 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216 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 216 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Westchase, FL

The final approach into Westchase, 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 Westchase, FL.

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

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.76 one way

$137.53 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $74.80 $149.60
premium $4.72 $80.33 $160.66
diesel $5.61 $95.38 $190.76

Estimated Tolls: $3.58

Suncoast Parkway (54.3 mi) $3.26
Veterans Expressway (4 mi) $0.32

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

$69

Tolls

$4

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$202–$312

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 129.6 1 $45.36 $20.74
Efficient EV 108 1 $37.80 $17.28
EV Truck/SUV 172.8 2 $60.48 $27.65

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

51 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

Afternoon in Brent on Thursday

Local time

2:21 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

Westchase, FL

Afternoon in Westchase on Thursday

Local time

3:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 25m 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 Westchase, FL covers 432 miles and takes about 8h 25m 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 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216 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 $68.76 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 432 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 214.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brent, FL and Westchase, FL, road signs point toward Monticello and Perry.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.

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