How far is Big Pine Key, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Big Pine Key, FL to Brent, FL is about 849.8 miles (1367.6 km), with a travel time of about 13h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 538.6 miles (866.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 16m 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
849.77 mi
13h 08m
Flight
538.61 mi
866.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
538.61 mi
Kilometers
866.81 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
849.77 mi
Kilometers
1367.57 km
Drive Time
13h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, May 7, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Big Pine Key
Fri, May 8, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Pine Key
2026-05-06T23:24
Arrive Brent
Thu, May 7, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
13h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:08 PM to 7:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Pine Key
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
Coleman
FL

City in Florida, USA

From Big Pine Key
399.8 mi
06h 34m
To Brent
449.9 mi
06h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 6 11:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Pine Key and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Pine Key and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Big Pine Key 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 43%
I 10 West
284 mi · 33%
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 8%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 6%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 2%
Overseas Highway
9.31 mi · 1%
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
13h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+311.2 mi
538.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coleman
06h 34m from Big Pine Key
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Big Pine Key and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Pine Key to Brent?

The road trip is about 849.8 miles (1367.6 km) and usually takes 13h 08m 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?

Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 399.8 miles from Big Pine Key and 449.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 538.6 miles (866.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 311.2 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 $124.40 one way or $248.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 266.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Big Pine Key and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Coleman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coleman, 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 Coleman.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

8 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

20 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

44 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

50 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Pine Key and Brent. Straight-line distance: 538.61 mi (866.81 km).

Big Pine Key

#1 Big Pine Key

Census designated place

Population4,252
Coordinates24.6698700, -81.3539700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-81.353976, 24.669584)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
29.99 gal
113.51 L · about $124.40
Round trip
$248.80
59.98 gal · 227.02 L
Estimated CO2
266.5 kg one way
Round trip: 533 kg / 1175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $124.40 $248.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $137.83 $275.67
Premium $4.90 $146.83 $293.66
Diesel $4.35 $130.46 $260.91

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Big Pine Key, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Big Pine Key is 23:24:15, although it is 22:24:15 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.