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

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Haines City, FL is about 460.1 miles (740.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 375.4 miles (604.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 06m 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
460.08 mi
08h 33m
Flight
375.41 mi
604.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
375.41 mi
Kilometers
604.16 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
460.08 mi
Kilometers
740.43 km
Drive Time
08h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-15T22:06
Arrive Haines City
Thu, Apr 16, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:33 PM to 5:03 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
6:54 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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
230 mi
04h 16m
To Haines City
230.1 mi
04h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Haines 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

    29.2 mi · 31 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Minneola

    2281 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Hancock Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Ridge Boulevard

    2982 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Citrus Tower Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Citrus Tower Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Citrus Tower Road

    3198 ft · 1 min · Citrus Tower Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2275 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2264 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1202 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bates Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bates Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    659 ft · 29 sec · East Johnson Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Johnson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Haines 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 62%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
Citrus Tower Road
27.6 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike
14.6 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike South
14.6 mi · 3%
Citrus Tower Boulevard
2.45 mi · 1%
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 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.7 mi
375.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 16m from Brent
Leave By
6:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Haines City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 460.1 miles (740.4 km) and usually takes 08h 33m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230 miles from Brent and 230.1 miles from Haines City.

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

The direct path is about 375.4 miles (604.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.7 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 $67.36 one way or $134.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Haines City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Haines City. Straight-line distance: 375.41 mi (604.16 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Haines City

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population26,009
Coordinates28.1145000, -81.6200900
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Haines City (-81.62009, 28.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 740 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.24 gal
61.46 L · about $67.36
Round trip
$134.73
32.48 gal · 122.92 L
Estimated CO2
144.3 kg one way
Round trip: 288.6 kg / 636 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.36 $134.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.64 $149.28
Premium $4.90 $79.51 $159.02
Diesel $4.35 $70.64 $141.29

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Haines City, FL. The current time in Brent is 22:06:40, although it is 23:06:40 in Haines 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.