Origin
Plantation, FL
Late night in Plantation on Wednesday
Local time
1:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plantation, FL to Brent, FL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
11h 39m
Distance
645.3 mi
1,039 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$103
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 29m
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6 AM
11h 40m
8 AM
12h 1m
10 AM
11h 47m
12 PM
11h 45m
3 PM
11h 48m
5 PM
12h 0m
8 PM
11h 33m
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
Embarking on a journey from Plantation to Brent, Florida, covers a substantial 645.3 miles, requiring an estimated 11 hours and 39 minutes of driving time. This long-distance drive is best split over two days to avoid fatigue, as attempting it in a single day is not recommended. The primary arteries for this trip are I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, making it a largely interstate experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $103, planning your budget is straightforward. You'll be traversing the state of Florida from its southern region to its panhandle, a significant cross-state excursion.
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
322.6 miles from Plantation, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is characterized by its high highway share, with 99% of the drive on major interstates. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, particularly the 283.4-mile segment on I-10, which forms the backbone of the latter half of your journey. While the initial portion may involve Florida's Turnpike and I-75, the drive progressively settles onto I-10, offering a predictable, albeit not particularly varied, driving experience. The personality of the road is that of efficient, long-haul travel, designed for covering significant distances.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 1.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 645.3 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
358.4 mi into trip
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~6h 29m 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
358.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 30m 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
642.2 mi into trip
|
~11h 34m 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
643.5 mi into trip
|
~11h 36m 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 Plantation, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
358.4 mi in
|
~6h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 249.2 mi | 4h 30m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Brent Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 8 Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 65th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Garden Court
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Garden Court
2
Turn right onto 8 Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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8 Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Northwest 65th Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 838
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
498 ft
·
18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
6
Turn left
254 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
7
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
249 mi
·
4 hr 30 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
17
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.
18
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
20
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
21
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
22
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
23
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
For this 11.5-hour drive, planning an overnight stop is essential for safety and enjoyment. Consider departing early in the morning to maximize your daylight driving hours. With three recommended stops, you can break up the journey effectively, ensuring you have ample opportunities for rest and refueling. Given the significant mileage on I-10, be aware of potential truck traffic and plan your fuel stops accordingly, as services can sometimes be spread further apart on this stretch. Splitting the drive into two approximately 5-6 hour segments will make the trip much more manageable.
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 322.6 miles from Plantation, FL, or about 5h 51m 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 142 miles or 2h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 322.6 miles or 5h 51m 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 322.6 miles or 5h 51m
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 33m
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 Plantation, 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 Plantation, FL
Aim for roughly 323 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 323 miles and 5.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 142 miles from Plantation, 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 322.6 mi from Plantation, FL · 5h 51m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
213 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
426 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
323 mi · about 5.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 323 miles or 5.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 142 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 322.6 miles from Plantation, 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 323 miles or 5.8 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
$102.71 one way
$205.43 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
226 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $111.73 | $223.47 |
| premium | $4.72 | $119.99 | $239.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $142.47 | $284.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.43
Florida's Turnpike
(249 mi)
$17.43
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
$103
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$250–$360
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 225.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 193.6 | 2 | $67.76 | $30.97 |
| Efficient EV | 161.3 | 1 | $56.46 | $25.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 258.1 | 3 | $90.34 | $41.30 |
Gas CO2
226 kg
EV CO2
76 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.
Destination
Brent, FL
Late night in Brent on Wednesday
Local time
12:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
S 0 to 5 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
9 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
11h 39m 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 Plantation, FL to Brent, FL covers 645.3 miles and takes about 11h 39m 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 323 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 322.6 miles from Plantation, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $102.71 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 20 significant decision points across 645.3 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 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 358.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Plantation, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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