How far is Brent, FL from Alachua, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Alachua, FL is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Alachua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Alachua.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs
1510 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto ML King Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
663 ft · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1613 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
1813 ft · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Creek Drive West
2013 ft · 1 min · Creek Drive West
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Alachua.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
283 mi · 05h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Alachua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Alachua?
The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.1 miles from Brent and 165.5 miles from Alachua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 CDT. 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 $48.41 one way or $96.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Alachua, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Partly Sunny near Alachua.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Alachua. Straight-line distance: 291.78 mi (469.58 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alachua (-82.42483, 29.75163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $48.41 | $96.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.64 | $107.27 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.14 | $114.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.76 | $101.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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