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

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is about 479.6 miles (771.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
479.58 mi
08h 40m
Flight
345.82 mi
556.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
345.82 mi
Kilometers
556.54 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
479.58 mi
Kilometers
771.81 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apollo Beach
Sat, Apr 11, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sat, Apr 11, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-10T14:31
Arrive Apollo Beach
Fri, Apr 10, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:41 PM to 5:11 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
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 Brent
239.8 mi
04h 20m
To Apollo Beach
239.8 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach

    3147 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 672 West: Apollo Beach, Manatee Viewing Centre

    1547 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Big Bend Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard

    640 ft · 27 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Apollo Beach.

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 59%
I-75 South
161 mi · 34%
South I 75
27.2 mi · 6%
Tamiami Trail
1.76 mi
Big Bend Road
1.49 mi
Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.8 mi
345.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
04h 20m from Brent
Leave By
6:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 479.6 miles (771.8 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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 239.8 miles from Brent and 239.8 miles from Apollo Beach.

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

The direct path is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.8 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 $70.18 one way or $140.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Apollo Beach.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Apollo Beach. Straight-line distance: 345.82 mi (556.54 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Apollo Beach

#2 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Apollo Beach (-82.40759, 27.77308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 772 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.92 gal
64.06 L · about $70.18
Round trip
$140.37
33.84 gal · 128.12 L
Estimated CO2
150.4 kg one way
Round trip: 300.7 kg / 663 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $70.18 $140.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $77.76 $155.53
Premium $4.90 $82.84 $165.68
Diesel $4.35 $73.60 $147.20

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 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Apollo Beach, FL. The current time in Brent is 14:31:21, although it is 15:31:21 in Apollo Beach.

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.