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Trip from Brent, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

9h 17m

Distance

508.2 mi

818 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$81

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
9h 9m ★
6 AM
9h 18m
8 AM
9h 34m
10 AM
9h 24m
12 PM
9h 22m
3 PM
9h 24m
5 PM
9h 34m
8 PM
9h 13m

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

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Downtown Bayshore Gardens, FL, FL

Bayshore Gardens, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brent, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 508.2 miles and takes about 9h 17m 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 long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $80.89 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

254.1 miles from Brent, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Long-distance drive route profile.

Drive Character

At 508.2 miles and 9h 17m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Brent Lane and I 110 North.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 17m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Brent Lane
I 110 North
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
I 10 East
I-75 South
I 75
I 275 North
US 41

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Brent Lane — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent, FL and Bayshore Gardens, FL.

1

Start on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
2

Continue on Brent Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Brent Lane
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

0.5 mi · 55 sec · I 110 North
5

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
6

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
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Tallahassee
8

Merge slight left

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min
9

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

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-75 South: Tampa
10

Merge slight left

161 mi · 2 hr 52 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

45 mi · 48 min · South I 75: Naples
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
13

Continue straight

0.7 mi · 45 sec
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton

0.3 mi · 41 sec · US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
15

Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton

358 ft · 11 sec · Palmetto, Bradenton
16

Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

6.2 mi · 8 min · Tamiami Trail
17

Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
18

Continue on 1st Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · 1st Street West
19

Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West

1.5 mi · 2 min · 1st Street West
20

Continue on Cortez Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cortez Road
21

Turn left onto 14th Street West

2.8 mi · 4 min · 14th Street West
22

Turn right onto Florida Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · Florida Boulevard
23

Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Georgia Avenue
24

Turn right onto Duke Place

138 ft · 6 sec · Duke Place
25

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 254.1 miles from Brent, FL, or about 4h 38m into the drive.

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 112 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 254.1 miles or 4h 38m 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 254.1 miles or 4h 38m

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 8h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayshore Gardens, 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 254 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Bayshore Gardens, FL

Aim for roughly 254 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 254.1 mi from Brent, FL · 4h 38m into the drive

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

168 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.

Downtown Bayonet Point, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Bayonet Point, FL

335 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 Bayonet Point, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

254 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 254 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 112 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 254.1 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 254 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.

Arriving in Bayshore Gardens, FL

The final approach into Bayshore Gardens, 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 Bayshore Gardens, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bayshore Gardens, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$80.89 one way

$161.78 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 178 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $87.99 $175.99
premium $4.72 $94.50 $188.99
diesel $5.61 $112.20 $224.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$81

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$211–$321

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 177.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 152.5 1 $53.36 $24.39
Efficient EV 127.1 1 $44.47 $20.33
EV Truck/SUV 203.3 2 $71.15 $32.52

Gas CO2

178 kg

EV CO2

59 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Brent, FL

Morning in Brent on Friday

Local time

8:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bayshore Gardens, FL

Morning in Bayshore Gardens on Friday

Local time

9:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

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.

Road read

9h 17m 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 Bayshore Gardens, FL covers 508.2 miles and takes about 9h 17m 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 254 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 254.1 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 $80.89 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brent, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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