Origin
Palm Springs, FL
Night in Palm Springs on Thursday
Local time
11:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Springs, FL to Brent, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
11h 3m
Distance
609.8 mi
981 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$97
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 54m
★
6 AM
11h 4m
8 AM
11h 24m
10 AM
11h 11m
12 PM
11h 9m
3 PM
11h 12m
5 PM
11h 23m
8 PM
10h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
This 609.8-mile journey from Palm Springs to Brent, Florida, is a significant undertaking, estimated to take 11 hours and 3 minutes of pure driving time. Given its length and the recommended 2-day split, it's best approached as an overnight trip rather than a single-day push. You'll primarily be on major highways like I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, making for a relatively straightforward, albeit long, drive across the state. With an estimated fuel cost of $97, planning your budget is straightforward. This route offers a practical way to traverse Florida, connecting two points within the same state.
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
304.9 miles from Palm Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 98% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 283.4 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the highway share is high, suggesting a fast-paced journey, the transition between Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10 provides some variation in the road's direction and immediate surroundings. This drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, prioritizing getting you to your destination quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 283.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
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 609.8 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 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 322.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike North
8
322.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m 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
323.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 54m 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
606.8 mi into trip
|
~10h 58m 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
8
608.1 mi into trip
|
~10h 59m 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...
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 Palm Springs, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
322.9 mi in
|
~5h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 208 mi | 3h 43m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| South Military Trail | 4.8 mi | 9m |
| Okeechobee Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Park Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Tamoshanter Drive
145 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tamoshanter Drive
2
Turn left onto Greenbrier Drive
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Greenbrier Drive
3
Continue on Park Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Lane
4
At end of road, turn right onto FL 809
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
South Military Trail
5
Turn left onto FL 704
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Okeechobee Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
356 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on this road
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
363 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
208 mi
·
3 hr 42 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
18
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.
19
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
21
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
22
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
23
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
24
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
To make this 11-hour drive more manageable, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours and allow for comfortable driving. With 3 planned stops, integrate them strategically for breaks and refueling, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 283.4 miles on I-10. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on some interstate segments. Planning your overnight stop roughly halfway will break up the drive effectively and reduce fatigue.
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 304.9 miles from Palm Springs, FL, or about 5h 34m 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 134 miles or 2h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 304.9 miles or 5h 34m 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 304.9 miles or 5h 34m
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 57m
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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 305 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 305 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 134 miles from Palm Springs, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 304.9 mi from Palm Springs, FL · 5h 34m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
201 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
402 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, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
305 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 305 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 134 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 304.9 miles from Palm Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 305 miles or 5.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$97.06 one way
$194.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
213 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $105.59 | $211.17 |
| premium | $4.72 | $113.39 | $226.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $134.64 | $269.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.55
Florida's Turnpike
(207.8 mi)
$14.55
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
$97
Tolls
$15
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$242–$352
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 213.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $64 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 182.9 | 2 | $64.03 | $29.27 |
| Efficient EV | 152.5 | 1 | $53.36 | $24.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 243.9 | 3 | $85.37 | $39.03 |
Gas CO2
213 kg
EV CO2
71 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.
Destination
Brent, FL
Night in Brent on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
S 10 mph
0% chance
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
12 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
11h 3m 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 Palm Springs, FL to Brent, FL covers 609.8 miles and takes about 11h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. 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 305 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 304.9 miles from Palm Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $97.06 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 18 significant decision points across 609.8 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 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 322.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Palm Springs, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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