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

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Butler Beach, FL is about 401.7 miles (646.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 50m 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
401.65 mi
07h 25m
Flight
359.64 mi
578.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.64 mi
Kilometers
578.78 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.65 mi
Kilometers
646.4 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Butler Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T05:13
Arrive Butler Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:25 PM to 3:55 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
9:10 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
Tallahassee
FL

The capital of Florida.

From Brent
200.6 mi
03h 42m
To Butler Beach
201.1 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Butler 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

    343.1 mi · 6 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah

    2215 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2516 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · West Beltway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs

    1754 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Four Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Four Mile Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kenton Morrison Road

    3009 ft · 51 sec · Kenton Morrison Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Holmes Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Holmes Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Anastasia Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Anastasia Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on A1A

    2 mi · 3 min · A1A

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Weff Road

    1081 ft · 48 sec · Weff Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weff Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Butler 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
344 mi · 86%
I 95 South
19.6 mi · 5%
West Beltway
19.6 mi · 5%
North Holmes Boulevard
5.29 mi · 1%
Anastasia Boulevard
2.49 mi · 1%
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

343 mi · 06h 08m

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
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
359.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallahassee
03h 42m from Brent
Leave By
9:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Butler Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 401.7 miles (646.4 km) and usually takes 07h 25m 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?

Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.6 miles from Brent and 201.1 miles from Butler Beach.

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

The direct path is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 $58.78 one way or $117.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Butler Beach. Straight-line distance: 359.64 mi (578.78 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Butler Beach

Census-designated place in St.

Population4,951
Coordinates29.7983000, -81.2670100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Butler Beach (-81.26701, 29.7983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.17 gal
53.65 L · about $58.78
Round trip
$117.55
28.34 gal · 107.3 L
Estimated CO2
125.9 kg one way
Round trip: 251.9 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $58.78 $117.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $65.13 $130.25
Premium $4.90 $69.38 $138.75
Diesel $4.35 $61.64 $123.28

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Butler Beach, FL. The current time in Brent is 05:13:18, although it is 06:13:18 in Butler Beach.

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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.