How far is Brent, FL from Bokeelia, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Bokeelia, FL is about 592.5 miles (953.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 403 miles (648.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
592.51 mi
10h 58m
Flight
403 mi
648.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
403 mi
Kilometers
648.56 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
592.51 mi
Kilometers
953.56 km
Drive Time
10h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bokeelia
Tue, May 26, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Tue, May 26, 10:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-26T00:42
Arrive Bokeelia
Tue, May 26, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:58 PM to 7:28 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
2:04 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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Brent
296.4 mi
05h 29m
To Bokeelia
296.1 mi
05h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    38.9 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport

    1388 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jones Loop Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Jones Loop Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Burnt Store Road

    15.9 mi · 21 min · Burnt Store Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Burnt Store Road North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Burnt Store Road North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest Pine Island Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Pine Island Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Island Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stringfellow Road

    7.1 mi · 17 min · Stringfellow Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    553 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 48%
I-75 South
161 mi · 27%
South I 75
113 mi · 19%
Burnt Store Road
15.9 mi · 3%
Stringfellow Road
7.09 mi · 1%
Pine Island Road
3.93 mi · 1%
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
10h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+189.5 mi
403 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
05h 29m from Brent
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bokeelia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 592.5 miles (953.6 km) and usually takes 10h 58m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.4 miles from Brent and 296.1 miles from Bokeelia.

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

The direct path is about 403 miles (648.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 189.5 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 $86.73 one way or $173.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bokeelia.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Bokeelia. Straight-line distance: 403 mi (648.56 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Bokeelia

#2 Bokeelia

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population1,780
Coordinates26.7056300, -82.1589800
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Bokeelia (-82.15898, 26.70563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 954 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.91 gal
79.15 L · about $86.73
Round trip
$173.47
41.82 gal · 158.3 L
Estimated CO2
185.8 kg one way
Round trip: 371.7 kg / 819 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $86.73 $173.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $96.10 $192.20
Premium $4.90 $102.38 $204.75
Diesel $4.35 $90.96 $181.92

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Bokeelia, FL. The current time in Brent is 00:42:14, although it is 01:42:14 in Bokeelia.

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.