Drive Time
9h 45m
Distance
659.8 mi
1,062 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$110
one way
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The drive from Ives Estates, FL to Brent, FL covers 659.8 miles and takes about 9h 45m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Northeast 12th Court, Northeast 202nd Terrace, Northeast 12th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $110.22 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
329.9 miles from Ives Estates, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 52m into the drive .
At 659.8 miles and 9h 45m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Northeast 12th Court and Northeast 202nd Terrace.
At 9h 45m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 659.8 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ives Estates, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 12th Court | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 202nd Terrace | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 12th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ives Dairy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 814 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Andrews Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ives Estates, FL and Brent, FL.
Start on Northeast 203rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court
Turn right onto Northeast 202nd Terrace
Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue
Turn right onto Ives Dairy Road
Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
Turn right onto Brent Lane
Continue on East Brent Lane
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
Arrive at your 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 145 miles or 2h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 329.9 miles or 4h 52m 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 329.9 miles or 4h 52m
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 8h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ives Estates, 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 Ives Estates, FL
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 330 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 329.9 mi from Ives Estates, FL · 4h 52m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
218 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
435 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 Lake City, FLNight 1
330 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 330 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 145 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 329.9 miles from Ives Estates, 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 330 miles or 4.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$110.22 one way
$220.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $119.39 | $238.77 |
| premium | $4.90 | $127.18 | $254.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $146.58 | $293.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$110
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$240–$350
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 230.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 197.9 | 2 | $69.28 | $31.67 |
| Efficient EV | 165 | 1 | $57.73 | $26.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 263.9 | 3 | $92.37 | $42.23 |
Gas CO2
231 kg
EV CO2
77 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Ives Estates on Saturday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Brent on Saturday
Local time
8:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Palm Bay, FL
218 mi in
60°F
Lake City, FL
435 mi in
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.
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