How far is Avon Park, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Brent, FL is about 509 miles (819.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 398.9 miles (642 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
508.99 mi
07h 50m
Flight
398.94 mi
642.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
398.94 mi
Kilometers
642.03 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.99 mi
Kilometers
819.14 km
Drive Time
07h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, May 31, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 2:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-05-30T22:20
Arrive Brent
Sun, May 31, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 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
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Avon Park
248.1 mi
03h 55m
To Brent
260.9 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    27.2 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    27.8 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1507 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    883 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  18. 18

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon Park 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 56%
Florida's Turnpike
126 mi · 25%
West Main Street
55.4 mi · 11%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.54 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 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.1 mi
398.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 55m from Avon Park
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park 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 Avon Park to Brent?

The road trip is about 509 miles (819.1 km) and usually takes 07h 50m 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 248.1 miles from Avon Park and 260.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 398.9 miles (642 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.1 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 $74.50 one way or $149.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon Park and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Brent. Straight-line distance: 398.94 mi (642.03 km).

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#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.50619, 27.595875)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 819 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.96 gal
67.99 L · about $74.50
Round trip
$149.00
35.92 gal · 135.98 L
Estimated CO2
159.6 kg one way
Round trip: 319.2 kg / 704 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $74.50 $149.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $82.54 $165.09
Premium $4.90 $87.93 $175.86
Diesel $4.35 $78.13 $156.25

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Avon Park, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Avon Park is 22:20:17, although it is 21:20:17 in Brent.

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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.