Trip from Rotonda West, FL to Brent, FL

Drive Time

10h 8m

Distance

548.9 mi

883 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$92

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

10h 0m ★

6 AM

10h 9m

8 AM

10h 27m

10 AM

10h 15m

12 PM

10h 13m

3 PM

10h 16m

5 PM

10h 26m

8 PM

10h 3m

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

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Rotonda West, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 549.4 miles across Florida, this trek from Rotonda West to Brent is a significant journey that clocks in at approximately 8 hours and 16 minutes of pure driving time. Because of the substantial distance, you should plan on a two-day itinerary rather than attempting to tackle it in one go. You will need to budget roughly $90 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Navigating through the state, you will start your journey on local roads like Golfview Terrace, Golfview Road, and Rotonda Circle before transitioning to the broader road network. It is a long-distance haul that requires careful stamina management, especially as you move from the southern regions up toward the Brent area.

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

274.5 miles from Rotonda West, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a unique driving experience on this route, which features a 0% highway share according to our data. Since you will be navigating local roads like Golfview Terrace, the drive avoids the high-speed monotony of typical interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Golfview Terrace, meaning you should prepare for a journey defined by frequent turns and changing road conditions rather than long, straight-line cruising. This profile creates a more technical driving environment that demands your full attention behind the wheel. As you progress through the 549.4-mile path, the character of the road remains consistent with this local-road-heavy approach.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 262 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 548.9 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 262 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 545.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

262 mi into trip | ~4h 58m 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

262.2 mi into trip | ~4h 59m 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

545.9 mi into trip | ~10h 3m 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

547.2 mi into trip | ~10h 4m 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...

547.4 mi into trip | ~10h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 296: Brent Lane

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Rotonda West, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

262 mi in | ~4h 58m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	283.4 mi	5h 3m
I 75	241.4 mi	4h 19m
Jacaranda Boulevard	5.2 mi	10m
Placida Road	4.2 mi	7m
Englewood Road	4.1 mi	7m
South Indiana Avenue	3.4 mi	5m
South McCall Road	1.2 mi	2m
Rotonda Boulevard West	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rotonda West, FL and Brent, FL.

Start on Golfview Place

143 ft · 11 sec · Golfview Place

Turn left onto Golfview Terrace

516 ft · 27 sec · Golfview Terrace

Turn left onto Golfview Road

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Golfview Road

Turn right onto Rotonda Circle

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rotonda Circle

Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard West

1.1 mi · 2 min · Rotonda Boulevard West

Turn right onto CR 775

4.2 mi · 7 min · Placida Road

Turn left onto FL 776

1.2 mi · 2 min · South McCall Road

Continue on FL 776

3.4 mi · 5 min · South Indiana Avenue

Continue on FL 776

4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road

Turn right onto CR 765

4.4 mi · 8 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto CR 765

215 ft · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

Continue on CR 765

0.8 mi · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 75 North: Tampa Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 75

241 mi · 4 hr 19 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 110

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

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.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward FL 296: Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto FL 296

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Brent Lane

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Brent Lane

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

218 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Drive

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

34 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Arrive at destination

East Brent Lane

Trip Plan

To make this 8-hour and 16-minute drive manageable, prioritize a two-day split to keep your energy levels high. Since you have two planned stops, use them strategically to break up the journey and refuel your vehicle, keeping that $90 fuel cost in mind. Departing early in the morning is your best bet to ensure you reach your destination well before nightfall. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Rotonda Circle and Golfview Road, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that require more frequent navigation than a standard highway. Keep your maps updated and ready, as the lack of highway travel means you will be relying on local signage throughout the entire 549.4-mile trip.

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 274.5 miles from Rotonda West, FL, or about 5h 12m 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 121 miles or 2h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 274.5 miles or 5h 12m 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 274.5 miles or 5h 12m

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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rotonda West, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Rotonda West, FL

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Rotonda West, 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 274.5 mi from Rotonda West, FL · 5h 12m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

St. Petersburg, FL

181 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

Tallahassee, FL

362 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.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Bushnell, FL

274 mi · about 5.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Bushnell, FL after about 274 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Lakeland, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lake City, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 274.5 miles from Rotonda West, 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 274 miles or 5.1 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

$91.69 one way

$183.38 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 192 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$99.32	$198.64
premium	$4.90	$105.80	$211.61
diesel	$5.64	$121.95	$243.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$92

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$222–$332

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 192.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	164.7	2	$57.63	$26.35
Efficient EV	137.2	1	$48.03	$21.96
EV Truck/SUV	219.6	2	$76.85	$35.13

Gas CO2

192 kg

EV CO2

64 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Rotonda West, FL

Evening in Rotonda West on Sunday

Local time

6:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brent, FL

Evening in Brent on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

1 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 8m 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 Rotonda West, FL to Brent, FL covers 548.9 miles and takes about 10h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, I 75, Jacaranda Boulevard. 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 274 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 274.5 miles from Rotonda West, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $91.69 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.

On the drive from Rotonda West, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

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Trip from Rotonda West, FL to Brent, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Brent, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rotonda West, FL

Brent, FL

1 hour earlier

1 degrees cooler at arrival

10h 8m on the road

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