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Trip from Moore Haven, FL to Brent, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

10h 44m

Distance

563 mi

906 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$90

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
10h 35m ★
6 AM
10h 45m
8 AM
11h 4m
10 AM
10h 52m
12 PM
10h 50m
3 PM
10h 53m
5 PM
11h 3m
8 PM
10h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Moore Haven, FL to Brent, FL covers 563 miles and takes about 10h 44m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, US 27, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.4 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $89.61 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

281.5 miles from Moore Haven, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 283.4 mi 5h 3m
US 27 149.1 mi 3h 17m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
Florida's Turnpike 19.1 mi 20m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 0.4 mi <1m
Brent Lane 0.3 mi <1m
J Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
East Brent Lane 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moore Haven, FL and Brent, FL.

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Start on this road

76 ft · 7 sec · this road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street

164 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto J Avenue

0.3 mi · 53 sec · J Avenue
4

Turn right onto 5th Street

289 ft · 12 sec · 5th Street
5

Turn left onto US 27

42 mi · 51 min · US 27
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Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 27
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on US 27

10 mi · 12 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 27

42 mi · 55 min · US 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Continue on US 27

28 mi · 39 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 27

14 mi · 19 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on US 27

10 mi · 14 min · US 27
12

Continue on US 27

0.3 mi · 23 sec · US 27
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

3.0 mi · 4 min · US 27
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
15

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
16

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

19 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.
18

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto I 110

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
24

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.
25

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn right onto FL 296

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Brent Lane
27

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Brent Lane
28

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

218 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Drive
29

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

34 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
30

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 281.5 miles from Moore Haven, FL, or about 5h 40m 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 124 miles or 2h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 281.5 miles or 5h 40m 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 281.5 miles or 5h 40m

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 38m

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 Moore Haven, 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 Moore Haven, FL

Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 miles from Moore Haven, 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 10 for about 283.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Lakeland, FL

186 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.

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

372 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, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake Butler, FL

282 mi · about 5.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake Butler, FL after about 282 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Lake Butler, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 124 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 281.5 miles from Moore Haven, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 282 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 241.3

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Minch Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clermont, Florida

2.2 mi

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

3 mi

Sunrise Coffee Shop and Wine, Madison Florida

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 321.7

Madison, Florida

+18509737299

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 241.3

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 241.3

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Minch Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 120.6

Clermont, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13529894129

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 160.9

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 241.3

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 160.9

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 241.3

Alachua, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 201.1

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13524029081

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Tallahassee Automobile Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 361.9

Tallahassee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18509420137

Visit website

Go Retro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18504665220

Visit website

Pensacola MESS Hall

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18779376377

Visit website

The Graffiti Bridge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18503619306

Visit website

Historic Pensacola Village

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505955993

Visit website

Pensacola Children's Museum

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 563

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18505951559

Visit website

Wallaby Ranch

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 120.6

Davenport, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+18635574600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 168.9 and 561.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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168.9 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
276.1 mi into trip | ~5h 34m 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
276.2 mi into trip | ~5h 35m 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
560 mi into trip | ~10h 39m 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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561.3 mi into trip | ~10h 41m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$89.61 one way

$179.23 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 197 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $97.48 $194.97
premium $4.72 $104.69 $209.37
diesel $5.61 $124.30 $248.61

Estimated Tolls: $1.32

Florida's Turnpike (18.9 mi) $1.32

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$90

Tolls

$1

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$221–$331

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 197 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 168.9 2 $59.11 $27.02
Efficient EV 140.8 1 $49.26 $22.52
EV Truck/SUV 225.2 2 $78.82 $36.03

Gas CO2

197 kg

EV CO2

66 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Moore Haven, FL

Afternoon in Moore Haven on Saturday

Local time

4:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Saturday

Local time

3:02 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

2 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 44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

563 mi / 10h 44m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 10.

99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 283.4 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 27. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 168.9 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 563 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 168.9 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Moore Haven, FL and Brent, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala and Tallahassee.

Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

149.5 mi in | ~3h 18m

Tallahassee

276.1 mi in | ~5h 34m

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 283.4 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 282 miles on day one.

Expect about $1.32 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brent, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 3 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 168.9 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 276.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Brent, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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