How far is Brent, FL from Big Pine Key, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Big Pine Key, FL is about 799.1 miles (1286 km), with a travel time of about 15h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 538.6 miles (866.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Big Pine Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Big Pine Key.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Big Pine Key.
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Big Pine Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Big Pine Key?
The road trip is about 799.1 miles (1286 km) and usually takes 15h 10m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 399.7 miles from Brent and 399.4 miles from Big Pine Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 538.6 miles (866.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 260.5 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 $116.97 one way or $233.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 250.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Big Pine Key, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Big Pine Key.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Big Pine Key. Straight-line distance: 538.61 mi (866.81 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Pine Key
Census designated place
| Population | 4,252 |
| Coordinates | 24.6698700, -81.3539700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine Key (-81.35397, 24.66987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 26h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 58m |
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 | $116.97 | $233.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $129.61 | $259.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $138.07 | $276.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $122.67 | $245.34 |
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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