How far is Brent, FL from Cudjoe Key, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Cudjoe Key, FL is about 808.7 miles (1301.5 km), with a travel time of about 15h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 532.6 miles (857.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 30h 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
808.71 mi
15h 26m
Flight
532.66 mi
857.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
532.66 mi
Kilometers
857.23 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
808.71 mi
Kilometers
1301.49 km
Drive Time
15h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 15h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cudjoe Key
Thu, May 7, 3:29 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, May 8, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-06T23:02
Arrive Cudjoe Key
Thu, May 7, 2:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
15h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
10:27 PM to 11:57 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
5:06 AM 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
Leesburg
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Brent
404.6 mi
07h 43m
To Cudjoe Key
404.1 mi
07h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Cudjoe Key.

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    86.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Overseas Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Blimp Road

    1829 ft · 52 sec · Blimp Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blimp Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 35%
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 16%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 16%
I-75 South
108 mi · 13%
Overseas Highway
86.7 mi · 11%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 6%
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
15h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
30h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+276.1 mi
532.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
07h 43m from Brent
Leave By
5:06 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Cudjoe Key.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Cudjoe Key?

The road trip is about 808.7 miles (1301.5 km) and usually takes 15h 26m 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?

Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 404.6 miles from Brent and 404.1 miles from Cudjoe Key.

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

The direct path is about 532.6 miles (857.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 276.1 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 $118.38 one way or $236.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 253.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Cudjoe Key.

Stop Ideas Near Leesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Plantation-Hermitage Hall

Leesburg , FL
3640 Westover Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748
Rating 4.5/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

15 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

17 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

DeLand

56 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Cudjoe Key. Straight-line distance: 532.66 mi (857.23 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Cudjoe Key

#2 Cudjoe Key

Census designated place

Population1,763
Coordinates24.6715300, -81.4984200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Cudjoe Key (-81.49842, 24.67153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)26h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)20h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)13h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
28.54 gal
108.02 L · about $118.38
Round trip
$236.77
57.08 gal · 216.04 L
Estimated CO2
253.6 kg one way
Round trip: 507.3 kg / 1118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $118.38 $236.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $131.17 $262.34
Premium $4.90 $139.73 $279.46
Diesel $4.35 $124.15 $248.30

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Cudjoe Key, FL. The current time in Brent is 23:02:32, although it is 00:02:32 in Cudjoe Key.

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.