Origin
Port Salerno, FL
Night in Port Salerno on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Salerno, FL to Brent, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
10h 26m
Distance
575.8 mi
927 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 18m
★
6 AM
10h 27m
8 AM
10h 46m
10 AM
10h 34m
12 PM
10h 32m
3 PM
10h 34m
5 PM
10h 45m
8 PM
10h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Salerno, FL
Arian Fernandez
Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
This 575.8-mile journey from Port Salerno, Florida, to Brent, Florida, will take approximately 10 hours and 26 minutes of driving time. Given its length, it's best tackled over two days to avoid an overly long single-day push. The route primarily utilizes I-10, Florida's Turnpike, and I-75, with a high 98% highway share, suggesting a predominantly interstate experience. Expect a fuel cost around $96 for this trip. This long-distance drive across Florida is designed for efficient travel, connecting two points within the state.
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
287.9 miles from Port Salerno, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, interstate-focused drive, with 98% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 283.4 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a focus on covering distance efficiently rather than a winding, scenic exploration. The character of the road remains largely consistent, emphasizing straightforward travel across the state.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
260 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
410 ft
Total Descent
327 ft
Highest Point
260 ft
~411.3 mi in
Elevation Range
246 ft
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 16 significant decision points across 575.8 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
8
288.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m 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
289 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m 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
572.7 mi into trip
|
~10h 21m 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
574.1 mi into trip
|
~10h 23m 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 Port Salerno, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
288.9 mi in
|
~5h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 174.1 mi | 3h 6m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| Southwest Martin Highway | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Southeast Federal Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Indian Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Salerno Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Salerno, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Southeast Salerno Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Salerno Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Federal Highway
3
Turn left onto Southeast Indian Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Indian Street
4
Continue on Southwest Martin Highway
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Southwest Martin Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
174 mi
·
3 hr 6 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
8
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.
9
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
18
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
19
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
20
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
21
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended. Plan to make your two suggested stops strategically to break up the longest stretch on I-10. Departing early in the morning can help you maximize daylight hours for travel. With a significant portion on I-10, be mindful of potential truck traffic, especially in the western Florida sections. Budgeting around $96 for fuel is a good starting point for your planning.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 287.9 miles from Port Salerno, FL, or about 5h 15m 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 127 miles or 2h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 287.9 miles or 5h 15m 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 287.9 miles or 5h 15m
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 20m
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 Port Salerno, 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 Port Salerno, FL
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brent, FL
Aim for roughly 288 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 127 miles from Port Salerno, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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 287.9 mi from Port Salerno, FL · 5h 15m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
190 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
380 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
288 mi · about 5.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 288 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 127 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 287.9 miles from Port Salerno, 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 288 miles or 5.2 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
$91.65 one way
$183.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
202 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $99.70 | $199.40 |
| premium | $4.72 | $107.07 | $214.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $127.13 | $254.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.17
Florida's Turnpike
(173.9 mi)
$12.17
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
$92
Tolls
$12
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 201.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 172.7 | 2 | $60.46 | $27.64 |
| Efficient EV | 144 | 1 | $50.38 | $23.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 230.3 | 2 | $80.61 | $36.85 |
Gas CO2
201 kg
EV CO2
67 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
9:58 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
6 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 26m 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 Port Salerno, FL to Brent, FL covers 575.8 miles and takes about 10h 26m 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 288 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 287.9 miles from Port Salerno, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $91.65 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 2 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 16 significant decision points across 575.8 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 288.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 289 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Port Salerno, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 14 ft to 260 ft elevation with about 410 ft of total climbing.
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