How far is Brent, FL from Ellenton, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Ellenton, FL is about 498.2 miles (801.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.8 miles (563 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 56m 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
498.2 mi
08h 58m
Flight
349.84 mi
563.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.84 mi
Kilometers
563.01 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
498.2 mi
Kilometers
801.77 km
Drive Time
08h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellenton
Wed, May 13, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Wed, May 13, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-12T18:19
Arrive Ellenton
Wed, May 13, 3:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:58 PM to 5:28 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
6:04 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
249.1 mi
04h 29m
To Ellenton
249 mi
04h 29m

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
92°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Ellenton.

  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

    49.3 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Ellenton, Palmetto

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301: Ellenton, Palmetto

    1649 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 57%
I-75 South
161 mi · 32%
South I 75
49.3 mi · 10%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
I 110 North
0.55 mi
US 301
0.53 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 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.4 mi
349.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 29m from Brent
Leave By
6:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Brent and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Ellenton?

The road trip is about 498.2 miles (801.8 km) and usually takes 08h 58m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 249.1 miles from Brent and 249 miles from Ellenton.

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

The direct path is about 349.8 miles (563 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.4 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 $72.92 one way or $145.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Ellenton, 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 Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Ellenton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Ellenton. Straight-line distance: 349.84 mi (563.01 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Ellenton

#2 Ellenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,275
Coordinates27.5217100, -82.5276000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Ellenton (-82.5276, 27.52171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 802 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.58 gal
66.55 L · about $72.92
Round trip
$145.84
35.16 gal · 133.1 L
Estimated CO2
156.2 kg one way
Round trip: 312.5 kg / 689 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $72.92 $145.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $80.80 $161.60
Premium $4.90 $86.07 $172.14
Diesel $4.35 $76.47 $152.95

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 Ellenton, FL. The current time in Brent is 18:19:36, although it is 19:19:36 in Ellenton.

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.