Origin
Tavares, FL
Afternoon in Tavares on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tavares, FL to Brent, FL
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
417.8 mi
672 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
Tavares, FL
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Brent, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tavares, FL to Brent, FL covers 417.8 miles and takes about 7h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, I 75, FL 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.4 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.79 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
208.9 miles from Tavares, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 7h 44m highway drive covering 417.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 283.4 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 130.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 417.8 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 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 414.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
130.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
131 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
414.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 38m 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
416 mi into trip
|
~7h 40m 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...
7
416.3 mi into trip
|
~7h 40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Tavares, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
130.8 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 283.4 mi | 5h 3m |
| I 75 | 105.8 mi | 1h 53m |
| FL 44 | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| US 441 | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| East Main Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| CR Old 441 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Alfred Street | 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 Tavares, FL and Brent, FL.
1
Start on CR Old 441
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Alfred Street
2
Turn slight left
378 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn slight left onto CR Old 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR Old 441
4
Turn straight onto CR Old 441
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Alfred Street
5
Turn left onto US 441
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
US 441
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn slight left
402 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn right onto East Main Street
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on FL 44
12 mi
·
17 min
·
FL 44
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
106 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
I 75
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 10
283 mi
·
5 hr 3 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12
Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 110
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
16
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.
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto FL 296
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Brent Lane
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on East Brent Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Brent Lane
20
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
218 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sycamore Drive
21
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brent Lane
22
Arrive at destination
East Brent Lane
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 208.9 miles from Tavares, FL, or about 3h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 miles.
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 92 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 208.9 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
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 Tavares, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tavares, FL
This is one driving day of about 417.8 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Tavares, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 208.9 mi from Tavares, FL · 3h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
209 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 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 208.9 miles from Tavares, 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.
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.
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
$69.79 one way
$139.58 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
146 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $75.60 | $151.20 |
| premium | $4.90 | $80.53 | $161.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $92.82 | $185.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 146.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.87 | $20.05 |
| Efficient EV | 104.5 | 1 | $36.56 | $16.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 167.1 | 2 | $58.49 | $26.74 |
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 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
Afternoon in Brent on Sunday
Local time
2:28 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.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 44m 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 Tavares, FL to Brent, FL covers 417.8 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, I 75, FL 44. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 208.9 miles from Tavares, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.79 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 14 significant decision points across 417.8 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 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 414.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Tavares, FL to Brent, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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