How far is Brent, FL from Hobe Sound, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Hobe Sound, FL is about 582.7 miles (937.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 490.1 miles (788.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
582.69 mi
10h 37m
Flight
490.14 mi
788.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
490.14 mi
Kilometers
788.81 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
582.69 mi
Kilometers
937.75 km
Drive Time
10h 37m

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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 10h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 4:57 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Mon, May 4, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-03T05:19
Arrive Hobe Sound
Sun, May 3, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:37 PM to 7:07 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
2:46 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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Brent
291.4 mi
05h 18m
To Hobe Sound
291.4 mi
05h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Hobe Sound.

  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

    174.1 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 714: Stuart

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Martin Highway

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Martin Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southeast Indian Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Indian Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Federal Highway

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Southeast Federal Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Bridge Road

    27 m · 4 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 49%
I-75 South
108 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike
87.1 mi · 15%
Florida's Turnpike South
87.1 mi · 15%
Southeast Federal Highway
9.42 mi · 2%
Southwest Martin Highway
3.36 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
10h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.6 mi
490.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
05h 18m from Brent
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Hobe Sound?

The road trip is about 582.7 miles (937.7 km) and usually takes 10h 37m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 291.4 miles from Brent and 291.4 miles from Hobe Sound.

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

The direct path is about 490.1 miles (788.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.6 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 $85.28 one way or $170.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hobe Sound.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, 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 Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Hobe Sound. Straight-line distance: 490.14 mi (788.81 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Hobe Sound

#2 Hobe Sound

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

Population11,521
Coordinates27.0595000, -80.1364300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Hobe Sound (-80.13643, 27.0595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 938 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.56 gal
77.83 L · about $85.28
Round trip
$170.57
41.12 gal · 155.66 L
Estimated CO2
182.7 kg one way
Round trip: 365.4 kg / 806 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $85.28 $170.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $94.49 $188.99
Premium $4.90 $100.66 $201.32
Diesel $4.35 $89.44 $178.87

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Hobe Sound, FL. The current time in Brent is 05:19:59, although it is 06:19:59 in Hobe Sound.

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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.