How far is Brent, FL from Lake Helen, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lake Helen, FL is about 436.5 miles (702.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Lake Helen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lake Helen.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 326
2293 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
1204 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Northwest 70th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 70th Street
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Continue on Northeast 70th Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · Northeast 70th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Brooks Road
39.2 mi · 55 min · Fort Brooks Road
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Turn right onto South US Highway 1
5.5 mi · 7 min · South US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
36 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
7.5 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto East Plymouth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue
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Continue on Blue Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East New York Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
68 m · 4 sec · East New York Avenue
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Turn right onto North Kepler Road
2607 ft · 52 sec · North Kepler Road
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Orange Camp Road
83 m · 6 sec · Orange Camp Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Orange Camp Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Camp Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Euclid Avenue
1328 ft · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Lake Helen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Helen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lake Helen?
The road trip is about 436.5 miles (702.5 km) and usually takes 08h 19m 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?
Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.1 miles from Brent and 218.4 miles from Lake Helen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 $63.88 one way or $127.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 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 Helen, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Lake Helen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake Helen. Straight-line distance: 374.5 mi (602.7 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Helen
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
| Population | 2,826 |
| Coordinates | 28.9808200, -81.2333900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Helen (-81.23339, 28.98082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 703 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $63.88 | $127.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $70.78 | $141.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.40 | $150.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $66.99 | $133.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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