How far is Brent, FL from Homestead, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Homestead, FL is about 703.1 miles (1131.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 537.8 miles (865.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 30m 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
703.16 mi
12h 45m
Flight
537.78 mi
865.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
537.78 mi
Kilometers
865.47 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
703.16 mi
Kilometers
1131.62 km
Drive Time
12h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homestead
Tue, May 5, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Wed, May 6, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-05T01:01
Arrive Homestead
Tue, May 5, 1:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:45 PM to 9:15 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
10:30 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

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
McIntosh
FL

City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America

From Brent
351.8 mi
06h 22m
To Homestead
351.4 mi
06h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Homestead.

  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 right to continue on US 1 North: Florida City

    778 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    2709 ft · 60 sec · South Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Homestead Boulevard

    1366 ft · 32 sec · South Homestead Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street

    1027 ft · 32 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 177th Avenue

    930 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 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 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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
25h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+165.3 mi
537.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McIntosh
06h 22m from Brent
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Homestead?

The road trip is about 703.1 miles (1131.6 km) and usually takes 12h 45m 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 351.8 miles from Brent and 351.4 miles from Homestead.

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

The direct path is about 537.8 miles (865.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 165.3 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 $102.91 one way or $205.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Homestead.

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 Homestead. Straight-line distance: 537.78 mi (865.47 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Homestead

#2 Homestead

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population69,292
Coordinates25.4687200, -80.4775600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Homestead (-80.47756, 25.46872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 43m
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
24.81 gal
93.92 L · about $102.91
Round trip
$205.82
49.62 gal · 187.84 L
Estimated CO2
220.5 kg one way
Round trip: 441 kg / 972 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $102.91 $205.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $114.03 $228.05
Premium $4.90 $121.47 $242.94
Diesel $4.35 $107.92 $215.85

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 05, 2026

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

Distance to Other Cities

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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.