Trip from Brent, FL to Apollo Beach, FL

Drive Time

8h 40m

Distance

479.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Overnight route

Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 479.6 miles and takes about 8h 40m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Brent Lane, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.32 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

239.8 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 40m drive with frequent turns across 479.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Brent Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Brent Lane	0 mi	0m
I 110 North	0 mi	0m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway	0 mi	0m
I 10 East	0 mi	0m
I-75 South	0 mi	0m
I 75	0 mi	0m
CR 672	0 mi	0m
CR 672 West	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Brent Lane — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on East Brent Lane

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Continue on Brent Lane

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Turn left

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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

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Merge slight left

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

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Merge slight left

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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

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Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach

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Keep slight right to continue on CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre

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Turn straight onto Big Bend Road

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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

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Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

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Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 239.8 miles from Brent, FL.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 106 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 239.8 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 240 miles

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apollo Beach, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 239.8 mi from Brent, FL

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 239.8 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 240 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.15	$78.32	$156.64
midgrade	$4.60	$86.78	$173.56
premium	$4.90	$92.45	$184.89
diesel	$4.35	$82.14	$164.27

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 167.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brent, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 479.6 miles and takes about 8h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Brent Lane, I 110 North, Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway. 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 240 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 239.8 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 $78.32 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.