How far is Anna Maria, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Anna Maria, FL to Brent, FL is about 488.8 miles (786.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.4 miles (546.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anna Maria and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna Maria and Brent.
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Start on the route
8 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
1883 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Continue on Palm Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Palm Drive
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Continue on Marina Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Marina Drive
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Turn left onto Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Turn left onto Manatee Avenue
8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street West
96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
2437 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street East
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Take the ramp right
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1745 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
205.7 mi · 3 hr 41 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 Anna Maria 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Anna Maria and Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anna Maria to Brent?
The road trip is about 488.8 miles (786.7 km) and usually takes 08h 05m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257 miles from Anna Maria and 231.8 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.4 miles (546.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 149.4 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 $71.55 one way or $143.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Anna Maria and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anna Maria and Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anna Maria and Brent. Straight-line distance: 339.41 mi (546.22 km).
#1 Anna Maria
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 27.5311500, -82.7334300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $71.55 | $143.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $79.28 | $158.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $84.46 | $168.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.04 | $150.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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