Origin
Polk City, FL
Late night in Polk City on Thursday
Local time
12:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Polk City, FL to Brent, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 49m
Distance
451.8 mi
727 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 38m
★
6 AM
6h 50m
8 AM
7h 13m
10 AM
6h 58m
12 PM
6h 56m
3 PM
6h 59m
5 PM
7h 12m
8 PM
6h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Polk City, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Polk City, FL to Brent, FL covers 451.8 miles and takes about 6h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Commonwealth Avenue North, Broad Street, Howey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225.9 miles from Polk City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 49m drive with frequent turns across 451.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Commonwealth Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Polk City, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Avenue North | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Howey Road | — | — |
| Independence Boulevard | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| I 10 | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Commonwealth Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk City, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Commonwealth Avenue North
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
3
Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue North
4
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Broad Street
5
Turn right onto Howey Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Howey Road
6
Turn left onto Independence Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Independence Boulevard
7
At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
9
Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
15
Merge slight right
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
17
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
19
Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
FL 296: Brent Lane
20
Turn right onto Brent Lane
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Brent Lane
21
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Brent Lane
22
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
220 ft
·
13 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
23
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
24
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225.9 miles from Polk City, FL, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225.9 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 55m
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 Polk City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Polk City, FL
This is one driving day of about 451.8 miles and 6h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Polk City, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 225.9 mi from Polk City, FL · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
226 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 225.9 miles from Polk City, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.91 one way
$143.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
158 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $78.23 | $156.46 |
| premium | $4.72 | $84.01 | $168.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $99.75 | $199.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135.5 | 1 | $47.44 | $21.69 |
| Efficient EV | 113 | 1 | $39.53 | $18.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 180.7 | 2 | $63.25 | $28.92 |
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
11:05 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.
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
22 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
6h 49m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Polk City, FL to Brent, FL covers 451.8 miles and takes about 6h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commonwealth Avenue North, Broad Street, Howey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 225.9 miles from Polk City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.91 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Polk City, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Polk City, FL to Brent, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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