Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel
Early in the drive, short detour
Lutz, Florida
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18139498299
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 13m
Distance
621.5 mi
1,000 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$99
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Naples, FL
Arian Fernandez
Brent, FL
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The drive from East Naples, FL to Brent, FL covers 621.5 miles and takes about 11h 13m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 75, I 10, Livingston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 329.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $98.93 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
310.8 miles from East Naples, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 38m into the drive .
At 621.5 miles and 11h 13m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 75 and I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 334.6 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 621.5 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 334.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 334.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 618.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Naples, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 329.1 mi | 5h 53m |
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| Livingston Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Golden Gate Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Airport Pulling Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Radio Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Naples, FL and Brent, FL.
Start on CR 31
Turn right onto CR 856
Turn left onto CR 881
Turn right onto CR 886
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 110
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right onto FL 296
Continue on East Brent Lane
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
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 137 miles or 2h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 310.8 miles or 5h 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 310.8 miles or 5h 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 10h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving East Naples, 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.
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 East Naples, FL
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 311 miles and 5.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 310.8 mi from East Naples, FL · 5h 38m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
205 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
410 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 Tallahassee, FLNight 1
311 mi · about 5.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Bushnell, FL after about 311 miles or 5.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 137 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 310.8 miles from East Naples, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 329.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 311 miles or 5.6 hours on the road.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Lutz, Florida
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18139498299
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
Lutz, Florida
Top Coffee Stop
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+13524245621
Haraz Coffee House
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Early in the drive, short detour
Lutz, Florida
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+18139498299
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Lutz, Florida
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+18139492428
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+13524245621
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+18139480807
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: 6 am–4 pm
+18506967037
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Lutz, Florida
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+18132526556
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Reddick, Florida
Hours: 5 am–1 pm
+19499452000
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Crestview, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18334662474
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Naples, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+12396437275
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm
+18504665220
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 12–5 pm
+18779376377
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18503619306
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Marianna, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18506951144
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505955993
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Pensacola, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+18505951559
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Regular Gas
$98.93 one way
$197.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $107.61 | $215.22 |
| premium | $4.72 | $115.56 | $231.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $137.22 | $274.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$99
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$229–$339
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 217.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 186.5 | 2 | $65.26 | $29.83 |
| Efficient EV | 155.4 | 1 | $54.38 | $24.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 248.6 | 3 | $87.01 | $39.78 |
Gas CO2
217 kg
EV CO2
73 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in East Naples on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Brent on Saturday
Local time
4:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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