Trip from Eagle Lake, FL to Brent, FL

Drive Time

7h 15m

Distance

473.8 mi

763 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$79

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 5m ★
6 AM
7h 16m
8 AM
7h 37m
10 AM
7h 23m
12 PM
7h 21m
3 PM
7h 25m
5 PM
7h 36m
8 PM
7h 10m

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

Downtown Eagle Lake, FL, FL

Eagle Lake, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ

Trip Overview

The drive from Eagle Lake, FL to Brent, FL covers 473.8 miles and takes about 7h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 5th Street, Old Nine Foot Road, Winter Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

236.9 miles from Eagle Lake, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 15m drive with frequent turns across 473.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 15m, 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 Eagle Lake, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
5th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Old Nine Foot Road Unavailable Refreshing
Winter Lake Road Unavailable Refreshing
FL 570 Unavailable Refreshing
Polk Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Pace Road Unavailable Refreshing
Berkley Road Unavailable Refreshing
Commonwealth Avenue North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Lake, FL and Brent, FL.

1

Start on East Eagle Avenue

56 ft · 5 sec · East Eagle Avenue
2

Turn right onto 5th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · 5th Street
3

Turn left onto Old Nine Foot Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Old Nine Foot Road
4

Continue on Winter Lake Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Winter Lake Road
5

Take the ramp straight toward FL 570 Toll East: Orlando

269 ft · 7 sec · FL 570 Toll East: Orlando
6

Continue on FL 570 Toll East: Orlando

1.0 mi · 2 min · FL 570 Toll East: Orlando
7

Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

7.7 mi · 8 min · Polk Parkway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Pace Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pace Road
9

Turn right onto Pace Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pace Road
10

Turn left onto Berkley Road

3.2 mi · 5 min · Berkley Road
11

Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North

5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

131 ft · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
13

Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

21 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
14

Turn left onto Broad Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Broad Street
15

Turn right onto Howey Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · Howey Road
16

Turn left onto Independence Boulevard

1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard
17

At the end of the road, turn left

2.8 mi · 3 min
18

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
19

Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
20

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

19 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
21

Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
22

Merge slight left

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

0.2 mi · 16 sec · I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
24

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

0.3 mi · 30 sec · I 10 West: Tallahassee
25

Merge slight right

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min
26

Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
27

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
28

Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

0.2 mi · 22 sec · FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
29

Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

1.0 mi · 1 min · FL 296: Brent Lane
30

Turn right onto Brent Lane

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Brent Lane
31

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
32

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

220 ft · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
33

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

33 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
34

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 236.9 miles from Eagle Lake, FL, or about 3h 37m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 104 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 236.9 miles or 3h 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Eagle Lake, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

+

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eagle Lake, FL

This is one driving day of about 473.8 miles and 7h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 miles from Eagle Lake, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 236.9 mi from Eagle Lake, FL · 3h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gainesville, FL

237 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 236.9 miles from Eagle Lake, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$79.15 one way

$158.29 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 166 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $85.73 $171.46
premium $4.90 $91.33 $182.66
diesel $5.64 $105.26 $210.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$79

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 165.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 142.1 1 $49.75 $22.74
Efficient EV 118.5 1 $41.46 $18.95
EV Truck/SUV 189.5 2 $66.33 $30.32

Gas CO2

166 kg

EV CO2

55 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Eagle Lake, FL

Evening in Eagle Lake on Sunday

Local time

7:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Sunday

Local time

6:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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.

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

2 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

7h 15m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Eagle Lake, FL to Brent, FL covers 473.8 miles and takes about 7h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 5th Street, Old Nine Foot Road, Winter Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 236.9 miles from Eagle Lake, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.15 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 7h 15m, 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 Eagle Lake, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eagle Lake, FL to Brent, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Brent, FL to Eagle Lake, FL

Plan the drive back the other way.

467.7 mi 8h 46m

Explore more options from Eagle Lake, FL or browse trips ending in Brent, FL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.

Explore maps for Eagle Lake, FL or Brent, FL on MapSof.net.