How far is Brent, FL from Gulf Gate Estates, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Gulf Gate Estates, FL is about 521.6 miles (839.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 52m 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
521.59 mi
09h 26m
Flight
361.91 mi
582.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.91 mi
Kilometers
582.44 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
521.59 mi
Kilometers
839.42 km
Drive Time
09h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulf Gate Estates
Fri, May 15, 12:14 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, May 15, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-15T01:48
Arrive Gulf Gate Estates
Fri, May 15, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 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
4:26 PM to 5:56 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
5:08 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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Brent
260.9 mi
04h 43m
To Gulf Gate Estates
260.7 mi
04h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Gulf Gate Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Gulf Gate Estates.

  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

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia

    2533 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 72 West

    139 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Clark Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Clark Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Stickney Point Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Stickney Point Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Tamiami Trail

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Tamiami Trail

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tamiami Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Gulf Gate Estates.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 54%
I-75 South
161 mi · 31%
South I 75
68.4 mi · 13%
Clark Road
3.76 mi · 1%
Stickney Point Road
0.92 mi
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
09h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+159.7 mi
361.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 43m from Brent
Leave By
5:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Brent and Sunny near Gulf Gate Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Gulf Gate Estates?

The road trip is about 521.6 miles (839.4 km) and usually takes 09h 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260.9 miles from Brent and 260.7 miles from Gulf Gate Estates.

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

The direct path is about 361.9 miles (582.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 159.7 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 $76.32 one way or $152.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Brent and Sunny near Gulf Gate Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Gulf Gate Estates. Straight-line distance: 361.91 mi (582.44 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Gulf Gate Estates

#2 Gulf Gate Estates

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population10,911
Coordinates27.2517300, -82.5147100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Gulf Gate Estates (-82.51471, 27.25173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 839 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.4 gal
69.67 L · about $76.32
Round trip
$152.65
36.8 gal · 139.34 L
Estimated CO2
163.5 kg one way
Round trip: 327 kg / 721 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.32 $152.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.57 $169.13
Premium $4.90 $90.09 $180.17
Diesel $4.35 $80.04 $160.08

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Gulf Gate Estates, FL. The current time in Brent is 01:48:39, although it is 02:48:39 in Gulf Gate Estates.

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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.