The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Brent, FL covers 587.9 miles and takes about 10h 38m 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, Hanson Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 296.9 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.58 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
293.9 miles from Fort Myers, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 20m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 587.9 miles and 10h 38m 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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 296.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 301 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
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 587.9 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 301 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 301.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 584.8 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 points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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301 mi into trip|~5h 28m 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
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301.1 mi into trip|~5h 28m 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
584.8 mi into trip|~10h 32m 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
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586.1 mi into trip|~10h 34m 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...
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586.4 mi into trip|~10h 34m 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 Fort Myers, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
301 mi in|~5h 28m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
296.9 mi
5h 19m
I 10
283.4 mi
5h 3m
Hanson Street
1.8 mi
4m
Ortiz Avenue
1 mi
1m
Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
<1m
Brent Lane
0.3 mi
<1m
East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 296.9 mi, about 5h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers, FL and Brent, FL.
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Start on this road
438 ft·34 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
327 ft·16 sec·Ironbridge Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Hanson Street
426 ft·11 sec·Hanson Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Hanson Street
158 ft·4 sec·Hanson Street
5
Continue on Hanson Street
1.7 mi·4 min·Hanson Street
6
Enter roundabout onto CR 865
276 ft·5 sec·Ortiz Avenue
7
Continue on CR 865
1.0 mi·1 min·Ortiz Avenue
8
Turn right onto FL 82
0.6 mi·1 min·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa
10
Merge onto I 75
297 mi·5 hr 19 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 10
283 mi·5 hr 3 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi·29 sec·Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 5Toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi·52 sec·Brent Lane
19
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Brent Lane
20
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft·12 sec·Sycamore Drive
21
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft·1 sec·East Brent Lane
22
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
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 293.9 miles from Fort Myers, FL, or about 5h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 296.9 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 129 miles or 2h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 293.9 miles or 5h 20m 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 293.9 miles or 5h 20m
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 31m
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 Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers, FL
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 294 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from Fort Myers, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 296.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 293.9 mi from Fort Myers, FL
· 5h 20m into the drive
The midpoint is around 293.9 miles from Fort Myers, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 296.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 294 miles or 5.3 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$25
near mile 587.9
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 81.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.58 one way
$187.16 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg206 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$101.79
$203.59
premium
$4.72
$109.32
$218.63
diesel
$5.61
$129.80
$259.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 205.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
176.4
2
$61.73
$28.22
Efficient EV
147
1
$51.44
$23.52
EV Truck/SUV
235.2
2
$82.31
$37.63
Gas CO2
206 kg
EV CO2
69 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fort Myers, FL
Afternoon
in Fort Myers on Thursday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brent, FL
Morning
in Brent on Thursday
Local time
11:14 AM
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
8 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
10h 38m 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 Fort Myers, FL to Brent, FL covers 587.9 miles and takes about 10h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 10, Hanson Street. 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 294 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 293.9 miles from Fort Myers, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $93.58 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 3 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 587.9 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 301 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 301.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 584.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Myers, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore and De Soto National Memorial.
