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Trip from Westchase, FL to Brent, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

8h 25m

Distance

432.3 mi

696 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
8h 18m ★
6 AM
8h 26m
8 AM
8h 41m
10 AM
8h 31m
12 PM
8h 29m
3 PM
8h 32m
5 PM
8h 40m
8 PM
8h 21m

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

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Downtown Westchase, FL, FL

Westchase, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Downtown Brent, FL, FL

Brent, FL

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Trip Overview

This 432.3-mile journey from Westchase, FL, to Brent, FL, will take approximately 8 hours and 25 minutes of driving time. With a highway share of 65%, it's best suited for a two-day trip to allow for comfortable stops and to avoid a full day of driving. The estimated fuel cost for this route is $69. You'll primarily be on I-10, with segments of Young Boulevard and Suncoast Parkway also included. This drive is a straightforward, highway-focused experience across Florida, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B.

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

216.1 miles from Westchase, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 432.3-mile route, with 65% of it being on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 211.8 miles on I-10, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the primary focus is on efficient travel via interstates and parkways like Suncoast Parkway, you will also navigate local roads like Young Boulevard. This profile suggests a drive where speed and directness are prioritized over scenic detours, offering a predictable driving experience.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 211.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Young Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Citrus Park Drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 432.3 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 3.9 miles (Citrus Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 429.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

5
3.9 mi into trip | ~9m in | Citrus Park Drive

Turn right onto Citrus Park Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway toward Crystal River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Crystal River
8
429.2 mi into trip | ~8h 20m 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
430.5 mi into trip | ~8h 21m 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
430.8 mi into trip | ~8h 22m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 211.8 mi 3h 47m
Young Boulevard 89.3 mi 1h 53m
Suncoast Parkway 54.2 mi 59m
Suncoast Boulevard 47 mi 59m
US 19 6.3 mi 7m
Gulf to Lake Highway 4.8 mi 7m
Florida Georgia Parkway 4.8 mi 6m
Veterans Expressway 4.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 211.8 mi, about 3h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tree Tops Lake Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road
2

Enter roundabout onto Tree Tops Lake Road

59 ft · 3 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road
3

Continue on Tree Tops Lake Road

516 ft · 23 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road
4

Turn right onto Montague Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montague Street
5

Turn left onto West Linebaugh Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Linebaugh Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Sheldon Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Sheldon Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto Citrus Park Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · Citrus Park Drive
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on CR 587

350 ft · 6 sec · Gunn Highway
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll North: Brooksville
10

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

4.1 mi · 5 min · Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 589 Toll

54 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Parkway
Toward Crystal River Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward FL 44: Gulf to Lake Highway
13

Turn left onto FL 44

4.8 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
14

Continue on FL 44

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast 5th Street
15

Turn right onto US 19; US 98

47 mi · 59 min · Suncoast Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate

89 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard
17

Continue on US 19; US 27

6.3 mi · 7 min · US 19; US 27
18

Continue on US 19

4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
20

Merge onto I 10

212 mi · 3 hr 47 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto I 110

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
23

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.
24

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward FL 296: Brent Lane Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Turn right onto FL 296

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Brent Lane
26

Continue on East Brent Lane

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Brent Lane
27

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

218 ft · 12 sec · Sycamore Drive
28

Turn left onto East Brent Lane

34 ft · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
29

Arrive at destination

East Brent Lane

Trip Plan

Given the 8-hour 25-minute estimated duration, splitting this 432.3-mile drive over two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours and to find parking more easily at your overnight stop. With two planned stops, you'll have opportunities to rest and refuel. Pay attention to the longest stretch of 211.8 miles on I-10; ensure you have adequate fuel before entering this segment. The $69 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices.

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 216.1 miles from Westchase, FL, or about 4h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 211.8 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 95 miles or 1h 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 216.1 miles or 4h 31m 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 216.1 miles or 4h 31m

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 7h 19m

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 Westchase, 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 Westchase, FL

Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Brent, FL

Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Westchase, 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 211.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 216.1 mi from Westchase, FL · 4h 31m into the drive

Downtown Lake City, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Lake City, FL

216 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 Lake City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Lake City, FL

216 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Lake City, FL after about 216 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Citra, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Boston, GA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 216.1 miles from Westchase, 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 211.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4.2 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

$68.81 one way

$137.62 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 151 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $74.85 $149.71
premium $4.72 $80.38 $160.77
diesel $5.61 $95.45 $190.89

Estimated Tolls: $3.58

Suncoast Parkway (54.2 mi) $3.25
Veterans Expressway (4.1 mi) $0.33

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

$69

Tolls

$4

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$202–$312

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 151.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 129.7 1 $45.39 $20.75
Efficient EV 108.1 1 $37.83 $17.29
EV Truck/SUV 172.9 2 $60.52 $27.67

Gas CO2

151 kg

EV CO2

51 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Westchase, FL

Afternoon in Westchase on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

ENE 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Brent, FL

Afternoon in Brent on Thursday

Local time

3:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog

S 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

8h 25m 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 Westchase, FL to Brent, FL covers 432.3 miles and takes about 8h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Young Boulevard, Suncoast Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 216.1 miles from Westchase, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.81 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 21 significant decision points across 432.3 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 3.9 miles (Citrus Park Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (FL 589 Toll / Suncoast Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 429.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Westchase, FL to Brent, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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