How far is Brent, FL from Lake Alfred, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lake Alfred, FL is about 461 miles (741.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.5 miles (596.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
460.97 mi
08h 35m
Flight
370.53 mi
596.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.53 mi
Kilometers
596.31 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
460.97 mi
Kilometers
741.86 km
Drive Time
08h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Lake Alfred
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:35 PM to 5:05 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
6:50 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
230.5 mi
04h 17m
To Lake Alfred
230.5 mi
04h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lake Alfred.

  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

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

    1902 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

    827 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto O'Brien Road

    2724 ft · 1 min · O'Brien Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Orange Street

    1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard Southeast

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Rochelle Avenue

    146 m · 26 sec · North Rochelle Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Haines Boulevard

    1186 ft · 52 sec · East Haines Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Haines Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 62%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
West Orange Street
21.6 mi · 5%
Broadway Boulevard Southeast
10.1 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike
9.61 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike South
9.61 mi · 2%
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 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.5 mi
370.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 17m from Brent
Leave By
6:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Lake Alfred.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lake Alfred?

The road trip is about 461 miles (741.9 km) and usually takes 08h 35m 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 230.5 miles from Brent and 230.5 miles from Lake Alfred.

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

The direct path is about 370.5 miles (596.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.5 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 $67.49 one way or $134.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Lake Alfred.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake Alfred. Straight-line distance: 370.53 mi (596.31 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Lake Alfred

#2 Lake Alfred

City in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,331
Coordinates28.0919600, -81.7234100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Lake Alfred (-81.72341, 28.09196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 742 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.27 gal
61.57 L · about $67.49
Round trip
$134.98
32.54 gal · 123.14 L
Estimated CO2
144.6 kg one way
Round trip: 289.2 kg / 638 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.49 $134.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.78 $149.55
Premium $4.90 $79.66 $159.32
Diesel $4.35 $70.77 $141.55

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Lake Alfred, FL. The current time in Brent is 04:55:15, although it is 05:55:15 in Lake Alfred.

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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.