Origin
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Saturday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brent, FL to San Carlos Park, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 46m
Distance
596.7 mi
960 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$95
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 37m
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6 AM
10h 46m
8 AM
11h 6m
10 AM
10h 53m
12 PM
10h 51m
3 PM
10h 54m
5 PM
11h 5m
8 PM
10h 41m
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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San Carlos Park, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brent, FL to San Carlos Park, FL covers 596.7 miles and takes about 10h 46m 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-haul drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $94.98 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
298.3 miles from Brent, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Lane | — | — |
| I 110 North | — | — |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| I-75 South | — | — |
| I 75 | — | — |
| CR 840 | — | — |
| Alico Road | — | — |
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 San Carlos Park, FL.
1
Start on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
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26 sec
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East Brent Lane
2
Continue on Brent Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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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
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I 110 North
5
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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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
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I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
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South I 75: Naples
12
Keep slight left
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport
14
Keep slight left to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
15
Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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CR 840: Hertz Arena, San Carlos Park
16
Turn right onto Alico Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Alico Road
17
Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Three Oaks Parkway
18
Turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
San Carlos Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Tampa Road
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
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Tampa Road
20
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 298.3 miles from Brent, FL, or about 5h 23m 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 131 miles or 2h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 298.3 miles or 5h 23m 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 298.3 miles or 5h 23m
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 9h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Carlos Park, 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 298 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into San Carlos Park, FL
Aim for roughly 298 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 131 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
197 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
394 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 Lakeland, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
298 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 298 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 131 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 298.3 miles from Brent, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 298 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$94.98 one way
$189.96 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
209 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $103.32 | $206.64 |
| premium | $4.72 | $110.95 | $221.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $131.74 | $263.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 208.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 179 | 2 | $62.65 | $28.64 |
| Efficient EV | 149.2 | 1 | $52.21 | $23.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 238.7 | 2 | $83.54 | $38.19 |
Gas CO2
209 kg
EV CO2
70 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
San Carlos Park, FL
Afternoon in San Carlos Park on Saturday
Local time
2:21 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
5 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
10h 46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
596.7 mi / 10h 46m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: Brent Lane.
0% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Brent Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
At 10h 46m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 46m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 46m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 298 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at San Carlos Park, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brent, FL to San Carlos Park, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.8 hours each way, a round trip means 21.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at San Carlos Park, FL before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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