How far is Brent, FL from Bee Ridge, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Bee Ridge, FL is about 517 miles (832.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 40m 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
517.06 mi
09h 20m
Flight
362.15 mi
582.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.15 mi
Kilometers
582.82 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
517.06 mi
Kilometers
832.12 km
Drive Time
09h 20m

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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 09h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bee Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 11:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T04:26
Arrive Bee Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:20 PM to 5:50 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
5:20 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
258.6 mi
04h 40m
To Bee Ridge
258.5 mi
04h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Bee Ridge.

  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

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Bee Ridge Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Bee Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto McIntosh Road

    1 mi · 2 min · McIntosh Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Proctor Road

    57 m · 11 sec · Proctor Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Proctor Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Bee Ridge.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 55%
I-75 South
161 mi · 31%
South I 75
66.6 mi · 13%
Bee Ridge Road
1.92 mi
McIntosh Road
1.02 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 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
09h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+154.9 mi
362.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 40m from Brent
Leave By
5:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Bee Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Bee Ridge?

The road trip is about 517 miles (832.1 km) and usually takes 09h 20m 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 258.6 miles from Brent and 258.5 miles from Bee Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 362.1 miles (582.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.9 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 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 $75.70 one way or $151.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Bee Ridge, 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 Partly Sunny near Bee Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Bee Ridge. Straight-line distance: 362.15 mi (582.82 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Bee Ridge

#2 Bee Ridge

Census designated place

Population9,598
Coordinates27.2839400, -82.4806500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Bee Ridge (-82.48065, 27.28394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 832 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.25 gal
69.07 L · about $75.70
Round trip
$151.40
36.5 gal · 138.14 L
Estimated CO2
162.2 kg one way
Round trip: 324.4 kg / 715 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.70 $151.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.88 $167.75
Premium $4.90 $89.35 $178.70
Diesel $4.35 $79.39 $158.77

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Bee Ridge, FL. The current time in Brent is 04:26:55, although it is 05:26:55 in Bee Ridge.

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.