Origin
DeBary, FL
Afternoon in DeBary on Thursday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeBary, FL to Brent, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 22m
Distance
439.3 mi
707 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 15m
★
6 AM
8h 22m
8 AM
8h 38m
10 AM
8h 28m
12 PM
8h 26m
3 PM
8h 28m
5 PM
8h 37m
8 PM
8h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeBary, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
This 439.3-mile journey from DeBary, FL to Brent, FL will take approximately 8 hours and 22 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best planned as a 2-day trip to allow for comfortable travel and stops. The route primarily utilizes I-75 and I-10, with a portion on West State Road 40, making it a highway-focused drive. Expect a fuel cost of around $70 for this trip. This drive stays within Florida, connecting two distinct regions of the state. It's a straightforward, efficient route for getting between these two points.
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
219.6 miles from DeBary, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 283.4-mile segment on I-10. While the majority of the drive is on fast-paced highways, there's a brief section on West State Road 40 that might offer a slight change of pace. Overall, expect a consistent driving experience that prioritizes covering distance efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 283.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 152.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 439.3 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 152.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 436.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
152.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
152.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
436.2 mi into trip
|
~8h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
8
437.5 mi into trip
|
~8h 18m in
Take the exit toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent...
7
437.7 mi into trip
|
~8h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from DeBary, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
152.3 mi in
|
~3h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 77.4 mi | 1h 22m |
| West State Road 40 | 39.2 mi | 54m |
| FL 326 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| North US Highway 17 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| South Spring Garden Avenue | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Volusia Avenue | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Woodland Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeBary, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on US 17; US 92
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles Richard Beall Boulevard
Use the right lane.
2
Continue on US 17; US 92
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Volusia Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 17; US 92
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Woodland Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto FL 15A
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Taylor Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FL 15A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Road 15a
6
Continue on FL 15A
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Spring Garden Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 17
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
North US Highway 17
8
Enter roundabout onto US 17
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
North US Highway 17
9
Continue on US 17
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North US Highway 17
10
Turn left onto FL 40
39 mi
·
54 min
·
West State Road 40
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto FL 326
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
FL 326
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on FL 326
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 77th Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lake City
14
Merge onto I 75
77 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 5
Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
23
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
24
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
25
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
26
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
For this 8-hour drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize daylight hours. Plan for at least two stops to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a major highway change is over 283 miles on I-10, so be sure to have plenty of fuel before entering that segment. Consider breaking the trip around the halfway point to avoid fatigue and make the most of your travel time.
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 219.6 miles from DeBary, FL, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 97 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.6 miles or 4h 25m 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 219.6 miles or 4h 25m
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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving DeBary, 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 DeBary, FL
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from DeBary, 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 283.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 219.6 mi from DeBary, FL · 4h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 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 Gainesville, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
220 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 220 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.6 miles from DeBary, 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 283.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Brent, FL
The final approach into Brent, 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 Brent, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brent, 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
$69.92 one way
$139.85 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $76.06 | $152.13 |
| premium | $4.72 | $81.69 | $163.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $96.99 | $193.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.8 | 1 | $46.13 | $21.09 |
| Efficient EV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.44 | $17.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.7 | 2 | $61.50 | $28.12 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Destination
Brent, FL
Afternoon in Brent on Thursday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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 22m 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 DeBary, FL to Brent, FL covers 439.3 miles and takes about 8h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 75, West State Road 40. 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 220 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 219.6 miles from DeBary, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.92 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 16 significant decision points across 439.3 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 152.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 436.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from DeBary, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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