How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 462.5 miles (744.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 59m 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
462.5 mi
07h 29m
Flight
345.82 mi
556.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.82 mi
Kilometers
556.54 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
462.5 mi
Kilometers
744.32 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Fri, Apr 10, 8:16 PM CDT
Return by in Apollo Beach
Sat, Apr 11, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apollo Beach
2026-04-10T13:47
Arrive Brent
Fri, Apr 10, 9:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 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
9:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apollo Beach
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
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Apollo Beach
240 mi
03h 44m
To Brent
222.6 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairway Boulevard

    596 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Big Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    187.3 mi · 3 hr 21 min

  7. 7

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  12. 12

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apollo Beach 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 61%
I 75 North
189 mi · 41%
Tamiami Trail
1.75 mi
Big Bend Road
1.29 mi
Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.04 mi
FL 296
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.7 mi
345.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 44m from Apollo Beach
Leave By
9:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apollo Beach and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apollo Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 462.5 miles (744.3 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 240 miles from Apollo Beach and 222.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.7 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 $67.70 one way or $135.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Apollo Beach and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apollo Beach and Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 345.82 mi (556.54 km).

Apollo Beach

#1 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairway Boulevard (-82.407066, 27.772904)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 744 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.32 gal
61.78 L · about $67.70
Round trip
$135.39
32.64 gal · 123.56 L
Estimated CO2
145 kg one way
Round trip: 290.1 kg / 640 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.70 $135.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $75.01 $150.01
Premium $4.90 $79.90 $159.81
Diesel $4.35 $70.99 $141.98

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 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Apollo Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Apollo Beach is 13:47:08, although it is 12:47:08 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

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