How far is Alva, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Alva, FL to Brent, FL is about 594 miles (955.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 428.6 miles (689.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
593.98 mi
08h 45m
Flight
428.53 mi
689.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
428.53 mi
Kilometers
689.66 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
593.98 mi
Kilometers
955.92 km
Drive Time
08h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 12:21 PM CDT
Return by in Alva
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alva
2026-04-15T04:36
Arrive Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alva
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Alva
296.7 mi
04h 22m
To Brent
297.3 mi
04h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alva and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alva and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    2436 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Palm Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2149 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    293.5 mi · 5 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alva and Brent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
294 mi · 49%
I 10 West
284 mi · 48%
Palm Beach Boulevard
11.9 mi · 2%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Broadway Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

294 mi · 05h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+165.4 mi
428.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 22m from Alva
Leave By
6:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alva 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 Alva to Brent?

The road trip is about 594 miles (955.9 km) and usually takes 08h 45m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.7 miles from Alva and 297.3 miles from Brent.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 428.6 miles (689.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 165.4 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 $86.94 one way or $173.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alva 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 Alva and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alva and Brent. Straight-line distance: 428.53 mi (689.66 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Alva

Alva is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.7156200, -81.6100800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-81.610177, 26.71562)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 956 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.96 gal
79.34 L · about $86.94
Round trip
$173.88
41.92 gal · 158.68 L
Estimated CO2
186.3 kg one way
Round trip: 372.5 kg / 821 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $86.94 $173.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $96.33 $192.66
Premium $4.90 $102.62 $205.24
Diesel $4.35 $91.18 $182.35

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alva, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Alva is 04:36:11, although it is 03:36:11 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.