How far is Brent, FL from Florida City, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Florida City, FL is about 702.8 miles (1131 km), with a travel time of about 12h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 538.7 miles (866.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 28m 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
702.77 mi
12h 44m
Flight
538.65 mi
866.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
538.65 mi
Kilometers
866.88 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
702.77 mi
Kilometers
1131 km
Drive Time
12h 44m

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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 12h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florida City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Mon, Apr 20, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-19T07:17
Arrive Florida City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:44 PM to 9:14 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
10:32 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McIntosh
FL

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

From Brent
351.6 mi
06h 22m
To Florida City
351.2 mi
06h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Florida City.

  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

    159 m · 14 sec · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 344th Street

    1325 ft · 42 sec · Southwest 344th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 344th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 40%
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 15%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 7%
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
12h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+164.1 mi
538.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
06h 22m from Brent
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Florida City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Florida City?

The road trip is about 702.8 miles (1131 km) and usually takes 12h 44m 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?

McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 351.6 miles from Brent and 351.2 miles from Florida City.

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

The direct path is about 538.7 miles (866.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 164.1 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 $102.87 one way or $205.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Florida City.

Stop Ideas Near McIntosh

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McIntosh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

25 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Ocala, Florida

30 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

Waldo, Florida

38 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
RAIL

Palatka

61 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Florida City. Straight-line distance: 538.65 mi (866.88 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Florida City

#2 Florida City

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,771
Coordinates25.4478900, -80.4792200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Florida City (-80.47922, 25.44789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.8 gal
93.87 L · about $102.87
Round trip
$205.74
49.6 gal · 187.74 L
Estimated CO2
220.4 kg one way
Round trip: 440.8 kg / 972 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $102.87 $205.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $113.98 $227.96
Premium $4.90 $121.42 $242.84
Diesel $4.35 $107.88 $215.76

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Florida City, FL. The current time in Brent is 07:17:48, although it is 08:17:48 in Florida City.

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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.