How far is Alturas, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Alturas, FL to Brent, FL is about 483.9 miles (778.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alturas and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alturas and Brent.
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Start on Central Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Alturas Road North
2.7 mi · 7 min · Alturas Road North
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Turn left
2737 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Rifle Range Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Rifle Range Road
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Continue on Lake Shipp Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Shipp Drive
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Turn right onto Recker Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Recker Highway
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Turn left
1254 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto South Berkley Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · South Berkley Road
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.5 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
40 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
21.2 mi · 27 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1765 ft · 54 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Howey Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Howey Road
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Turn left onto Independence Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alturas and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
283 mi · 05h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Alturas and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alturas to Brent?
The road trip is about 483.9 miles (778.8 km) and usually takes 07h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238 miles from Alturas and 245.9 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.85 one way or $141.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alturas and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alturas and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alturas and Brent. Straight-line distance: 378.27 mi (608.77 km).
#1 Alturas
Alturas is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.8716900, -81.7150800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 779 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $70.85 | $141.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $78.50 | $157.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.62 | $167.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.30 | $148.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026
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