How far is Bowling Green, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, FL to Brent, FL is about 496.4 miles (798.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 380.8 miles (612.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 25m 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
496.39 mi
07h 42m
Flight
380.84 mi
612.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.84 mi
Kilometers
612.9 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
496.39 mi
Kilometers
798.86 km
Drive Time
07h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Fri, May 29, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Sat, May 30, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-29T13:20
Arrive Brent
Fri, May 29, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 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
8:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green
243.8 mi
03h 51m
To Brent
252.6 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    8 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Avenue

    19 mi · 27 min · Oak Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bartow Road

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    15.9 mi · 24 min · North Florida Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    89 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1759 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 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 Bowling Green 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 57%
I 75 North
115 mi · 23%
Oak Avenue
19 mi · 4%
North Florida Avenue
16 mi · 3%
Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 2%
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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.6 mi
380.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 51m from Bowling Green
Leave By
8:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Bowling Green to Brent?

The road trip is about 496.4 miles (798.9 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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 243.8 miles from Bowling Green and 252.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 380.8 miles (612.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.6 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 $72.67 one way or $145.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Brent. Straight-line distance: 380.84 mi (612.9 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

City in Florida

Population2,897
Coordinates27.6383700, -81.8239700
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.823974, 27.638344)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 799 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.52 gal
66.31 L · about $72.67
Round trip
$145.35
35.04 gal · 132.62 L
Estimated CO2
155.7 kg one way
Round trip: 311.4 kg / 687 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.67 $145.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.52 $161.04
Premium $4.90 $85.78 $171.56
Diesel $4.35 $76.21 $152.42

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bowling Green, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Bowling Green is 13:20:06, although it is 12:20:06 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.