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

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Crystal River, FL is about 362.4 miles (583.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m 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
362.41 mi
07h 00m
Flight
298.97 mi
481.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.97 mi
Kilometers
481.14 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.41 mi
Kilometers
583.25 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal River
Wed, May 13, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Wed, May 13, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Crystal River
Wed, May 13, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:00 PM to 3:30 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
10:00 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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Brent
181.1 mi
03h 30m
To Crystal River
181.3 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    211.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Florida-Georgia Parkway, Monticello, Perry

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Florida Georgia Parkway

    32.5 mi · 42 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Citrus Avenue

    991 ft · 22 sec · North Citrus Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast Crystal Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Northeast Crystal Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
213 mi · 59%
Florida Georgia Parkway
147 mi · 41%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
I 110 North
0.55 mi
Brent Lane
0.45 mi
US 19
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 47m

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 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
298.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 30m from Brent
Leave By
10:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 362.4 miles (583.3 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Brent and 181.3 miles from Crystal River.

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

The direct path is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 $53.05 one way or $106.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.7 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 River, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crystal River.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Crystal River. Straight-line distance: 298.97 mi (481.14 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Crystal River

#2 Crystal River

City in Citrus County, Florida, United States

Population3,235
Coordinates28.9024800, -82.5926000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Crystal River (-82.5926, 28.90248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 583 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.79 gal
48.41 L · about $53.05
Round trip
$106.11
25.58 gal · 96.82 L
Estimated CO2
113.7 kg one way
Round trip: 227.3 kg / 501 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.05 $106.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.78 $117.57
Premium $4.90 $62.62 $125.24
Diesel $4.35 $55.64 $111.27

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Crystal River, FL. The current time in Brent is 18:19:35, although it is 19:19:35 in Crystal River.

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.