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

The driving distance from Bradenton Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 487.5 miles (784.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 58m 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
487.47 mi
07h 59m
Flight
343.56 mi
552.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.56 mi
Kilometers
552.9 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
487.47 mi
Kilometers
784.51 km
Drive Time
07h 59m

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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 07h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bradenton Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradenton Beach
2026-04-17T03:36
Arrive Brent
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:29 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
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradenton 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Bradenton Beach
256.2 mi
03h 59m
To Brent
231.3 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bradenton Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Friday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    11 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gulf Drive North

    112 m · 17 sec · Gulf Drive North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cortez Road West

    8.6 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road West

  6. 6

    Continue on 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1745 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    205.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  14. 14

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  19. 19

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradenton 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 58%
I 75 North
207 mi · 42%
Cortez Road West
8.57 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail
6.64 mi · 1%
1st Street
2.52 mi · 1%
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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+143.9 mi
343.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 59m from Bradenton Beach
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bradenton Beach and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 487.5 miles (784.5 km) and usually takes 07h 59m 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 256.2 miles from Bradenton Beach and 231.3 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 343.6 miles (552.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.9 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 $71.35 one way or $142.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bradenton Beach and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradenton Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 343.56 mi (552.9 km).

Bradenton Beach

#1 Bradenton Beach

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,273
Coordinates27.4669800, -82.7039900
Altitude-3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.699702, 27.467284)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 785 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.2 gal
65.11 L · about $71.35
Round trip
$142.69
34.4 gal · 130.22 L
Estimated CO2
152.9 kg one way
Round trip: 305.7 kg / 674 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $71.35 $142.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.05 $158.10
Premium $4.90 $84.21 $168.42
Diesel $4.35 $74.82 $149.64

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bradenton Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Bradenton Beach is 03:36:24, although it is 02:36:24 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.