How far is Bradenton, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Bradenton, FL to Brent, FL is about 502.4 miles (808.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m 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
502.4 mi
07h 12m
Flight
348.47 mi
560.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.47 mi
Kilometers
560.81 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
502.4 mi
Kilometers
808.54 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, May 13, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in Bradenton
Wed, May 13, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradenton
2026-05-12T18:47
Arrive Brent
Wed, May 13, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 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
9:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradenton
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
251 mi
03h 36m
To Brent
251.4 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph N
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 14th Street West

    530 ft · 28 sec · 14th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue West

    1299 ft · 59 sec · 3rd Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 9th Street West

    734 ft · 26 sec · 9th Street West

  5. 5

    Continue on Green Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Green Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on 8th Avenue West

    1.6 mi · 4 min · 8th Avenue West

  7. 7

    Continue on Valencia Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Valencia Drive

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward U.S. Business 41

    36 m · 2 sec · U.S. Business 41

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto U.S. Business 41

    1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Business 41

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tamiami Trail

    1529 ft · 25 sec · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1745 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    205.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  16. 16

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  21. 21

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradenton 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 56%
I 75 North
207 mi · 41%
Tamiami Trail
3.93 mi · 1%
8th Avenue West
1.56 mi
U.S. Business 41
1.05 mi
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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+153.9 mi
348.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 36m from Bradenton
Leave By
9:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bradenton and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 502.4 miles (808.5 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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 251 miles from Bradenton and 251.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 153.9 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 $73.54 one way or $147.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bradenton and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradenton and Brent. Straight-line distance: 348.47 mi (560.81 km).

Bradenton

#1 Bradenton

The most populous city in Manatee County, Florida.

Population59,737
Coordinates27.4989300, -82.5748200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.57482, 27.49891)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 809 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.73 gal
67.11 L · about $73.54
Round trip
$147.09
35.46 gal · 134.22 L
Estimated CO2
157.6 kg one way
Round trip: 315.1 kg / 695 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $73.54 $147.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $81.49 $162.97
Premium $4.90 $86.81 $173.61
Diesel $4.35 $77.13 $154.25

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bradenton, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Bradenton is 18:47:11, although it is 17:47:11 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.