How far is Brent, FL from Crystal Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Crystal Lake, FL is about 458.9 miles (738.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.4 miles (583.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
458.93 mi
08h 35m
Flight
362.44 mi
583.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.44 mi
Kilometers
583.29 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
458.93 mi
Kilometers
738.57 km
Drive Time
08h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Lake
Tue, Nov 10, 5:57 AM EST
Return by in Brent
Tue, Nov 10, 1:32 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-11-09T20:21
Arrive Crystal Lake
Tue, Nov 10, 4:57 AM CST
Route Timing
08h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:36 PM to 5:06 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CST
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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
229.4 mi
04h 17m
To Crystal Lake
229.5 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 4:00 PM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Crystal Lake.

  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

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1598 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34.9 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 98 North

    13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North

  16. 16

    Continue on North Florida Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Florida Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Memorial Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Memorial Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Combee Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Combee Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Coral Way

    95 m · 19 sec · Coral Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Belair Avenue

    101 m · 15 sec · Belair Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belair Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 62%
I-75 South
115 mi · 25%
US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 3%
East Memorial Boulevard
3.17 mi · 1%
North Florida Avenue
1.68 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
08h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.5 mi
362.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 17m from Brent
Leave By
6:48 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Crystal Lake?

The road trip is about 458.9 miles (738.6 km) and usually takes 08h 35m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.4 miles from Brent and 229.5 miles from Crystal Lake.

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

The direct path is about 362.4 miles (583.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.5 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 CST. 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 $61.57 one way or $123.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Crystal Lake, 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 Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 362.44 mi (583.29 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0355800, -81.9084100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Crystal Lake (-81.90841, 28.03558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.19 gal
61.3 L · about $61.57
Round trip
$123.14
32.38 gal · 122.6 L
Estimated CO2
143.9 kg one way
Round trip: 287.8 kg / 634 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $61.57 $123.14
Mid-grade $4.29 $69.42 $138.85
Premium $4.63 $75.01 $150.02
Diesel $5.90 $95.55 $191.11

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Crystal Lake, FL. The current time in Brent is 20:21:10, although it is 21:21:10 in Crystal Lake.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.