Origin
Shady Hills, FL
Late night in Shady Hills on Thursday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shady Hills, FL to Brent, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 27m
Distance
403.3 mi
649 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 15m
★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shady Hills, FL
Jose Valverde
Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shady Hills, FL to Brent, FL covers 403.3 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monteverde Drive, County Line Road, Suncoast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.19 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
201.7 miles from Shady Hills, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 27m. Total distance: 403.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 27m drive with frequent turns across 403.3 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.
Monteverde Drive 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 27m, 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 Shady Hills, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monteverde Drive | — | — |
| County Line Road | — | — |
| Suncoast Parkway | — | — |
| FL 44 | — | — |
| Gulf to Lake Highway | — | — |
| Northeast 5th Street | — | — |
| Suncoast Boulevard | — | — |
| Young Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Monteverde Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shady Hills, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on Dalberg Drive
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dalberg Drive
2
Turn right onto Monteverde Drive
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Monteverde Drive
3
Turn right onto County Line Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
County Line Road
4
Continue on County Line Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Line Road
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Suncoast Parkway
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Suncoast Parkway
7
Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
8
Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Gulf to Lake Highway
9
Continue on Northeast 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 5th Street
10
Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard
47 mi
·
59 min
·
Suncoast Boulevard
11
Continue on Young Boulevard
74 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Young Boulevard
12
Continue straight
22 mi
·
25 min
13
Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Florida Georgia Parkway
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
15
Merge slight left
212 mi
·
3 hr 47 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 201.7 miles from Shady Hills, FL, or about 3h 13m 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 89 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 201.7 miles or 3h 13m 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 30m
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 Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, FL
This is one driving day of about 403.3 miles and 6h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Shady Hills, 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 201.7 mi from Shady Hills, FL · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
202 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 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 201.7 miles from Shady Hills, 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
$64.19 one way
$128.39 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
141 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $69.83 | $139.66 |
| premium | $4.72 | $74.99 | $149.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.04 | $178.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121 | 1 | $42.35 | $19.36 |
| Efficient EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.29 | $16.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.3 | 2 | $56.46 | $25.81 |
Gas CO2
141 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (67% 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
Late night in Brent on Thursday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Perry, FL
202 mi in
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
25 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 27m 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 Shady Hills, FL to Brent, FL covers 403.3 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monteverde Drive, County Line Road, Suncoast Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 201.7 miles from Shady Hills, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.19 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 27m, 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 Shady Hills, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shady Hills, FL to Brent, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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