How far is Bonita Springs, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Bonita Springs, FL to Brent, FL is about 609.2 miles (980.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 17m 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
609.22 mi
08h 38m
Flight
437.36 mi
703.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
437.36 mi
Kilometers
703.87 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
609.22 mi
Kilometers
980.45 km
Drive Time
08h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, May 31, 1:19 PM CDT
Return by in Bonita Springs
Sun, May 31, 10:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonita Springs
2026-05-31T05:41
Arrive Brent
Sun, May 31, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 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
6:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonita Springs
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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Bonita Springs
304.3 mi
04h 19m
To Brent
304.9 mi
04h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonita Springs and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Childers Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Childers Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old 41 Road

    106 m · 16 sec · Old 41 Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old 41 Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Old 41 Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Old 41 Road

    2694 ft · 1 min · Old 41 Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bonita Beach Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2101 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    318.5 mi · 5 hr 42 min

  8. 8

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  13. 13

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonita Springs 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
319 mi · 52%
I 10 West
284 mi · 47%
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
1.87 mi
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Old 41 Road
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

318 mi · 05h 42m

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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+171.8 mi
437.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
04h 19m from Bonita Springs
Leave By
6:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bonita Springs and 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 Bonita Springs to Brent?

The road trip is about 609.2 miles (980.4 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304.3 miles from Bonita Springs and 304.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 171.8 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 $89.18 one way or $178.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonita Springs and Brent. Straight-line distance: 437.36 mi (703.87 km).

Bonita Springs

#1 Bonita Springs

A city in Lee County, Florida.

Population60,830
Coordinates26.3398100, -81.7787000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Childers Street (-81.778707, 26.339647)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 980 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.5 gal
81.38 L · about $89.18
Round trip
$178.36
43 gal · 162.76 L
Estimated CO2
191.1 kg one way
Round trip: 382.1 kg / 842 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $89.18 $178.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $98.81 $197.63
Premium $4.90 $105.26 $210.53
Diesel $4.35 $93.52 $187.05

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 Bonita Springs, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Bonita Springs is 05:41:11, although it is 04:41:11 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.