How far is Brent, FL from Bonita Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Bonita Springs, FL is about 607.9 miles (978.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 53m 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
607.96 mi
10h 56m
Flight
437.36 mi
703.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
437.36 mi
Kilometers
703.87 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
607.96 mi
Kilometers
978.41 km
Drive Time
10h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonita Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sat, Apr 11, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-10T14:32
Arrive Bonita Springs
Sat, Apr 11, 1:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:57 PM to 7:27 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
2:06 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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Brent
304.1 mi
05h 28m
To Bonita Springs
303.9 mi
05h 28m

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
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Bonita Springs.

  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

    83.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 865: Bonita Springs, Gulf Beaches

    1804 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto CR 865 West: Bonita Springs

    42 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bonita Beach Road Southeast

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old 41 Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Old 41 Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old 41 Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Old 41 Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Old 41 Road

    101 m · 11 sec · Old 41 Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Childers Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Childers Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Childers Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 47%
I-75 South
161 mi · 26%
South I 75
158 mi · 26%
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
1.72 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
Old 41 Road
0.59 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
10h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+170.5 mi
437.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
05h 28m from Brent
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Bonita Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Bonita Springs?

The road trip is about 607.9 miles (978.4 km) and usually takes 10h 56m 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?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304.1 miles from Brent and 303.9 miles from Bonita Springs.

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

The direct path is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 170.5 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 $88.97 one way or $177.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Bonita Springs, 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 Bonita Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, 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 Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Bonita Springs. Straight-line distance: 437.36 mi (703.87 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Bonita Springs

#2 Bonita Springs

A city in Lee County, Florida.

Population60,830
Coordinates26.3398100, -81.7787000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Bonita Springs (-81.7787, 26.33981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 978 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.45 gal
81.21 L · about $88.97
Round trip
$177.95
42.9 gal · 162.42 L
Estimated CO2
190.6 kg one way
Round trip: 381.3 kg / 841 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $88.97 $177.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $98.58 $197.17
Premium $4.90 $105.02 $210.04
Diesel $4.35 $93.31 $186.61

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 Bonita Springs, FL. The current time in Brent is 14:32:33, although it is 15:32:33 in Bonita Springs.

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.