How far is Brent, FL from Fort Meade, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Fort Meade, FL is about 479.4 miles (771.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 09h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Fort Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Fort Meade.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Spessard Holland Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Fort Meade.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brent and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Fort Meade?
The road trip is about 479.4 miles (771.5 km) and usually takes 09h 05m 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.7 miles from Brent and 239.7 miles from Fort Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.5 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 $70.14 one way or $140.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Fort Meade, 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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Fort Meade. Straight-line distance: 377.87 mi (608.12 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Meade
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,260 |
| Coordinates | 27.7522500, -81.8017500 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Meade (-81.80175, 27.75225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 771 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $70.14 | $140.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.72 | $155.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $82.79 | $165.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $73.56 | $147.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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