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

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lake Lucerne, FL is about 657.3 miles (1057.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 527.2 miles (848.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 47m 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
657.34 mi
11h 53m
Flight
527.21 mi
848.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
527.21 mi
Kilometers
848.47 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
657.34 mi
Kilometers
1057.88 km
Drive Time
11h 53m

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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 11h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Lucerne
Wed, Jun 3, 9:32 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Jun 4, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-06-03T08:38
Arrive Lake Lucerne
Wed, Jun 3, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:54 PM to 8:24 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
12:12 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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Brent
328.8 mi
05h 56m
To Lake Lucerne
328.5 mi
05h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South University Drive

    827 ft · 19 sec · South University Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 27th Avenue

    2693 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest 207th Street

    994 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 207th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue

    77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northwest 208th Street

    806 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 208th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 208th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 43%
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 20%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
SR 817
1.3 mi
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
11h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.1 mi
527.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
05h 56m from Brent
Leave By
12:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Lucerne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 657.3 miles (1057.9 km) and usually takes 11h 53m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 328.8 miles from Brent and 328.5 miles from Lake Lucerne.

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

The direct path is about 527.2 miles (848.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.1 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 $96.19 one way or $192.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.1 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 Lucerne, 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 then Partly Sunny around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Lucerne.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake Lucerne. Straight-line distance: 527.21 mi (848.47 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Lake Lucerne

Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.

Population9,044
Coordinates25.9650900, -80.2414400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Lake Lucerne (-80.24144, 25.96509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1058 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.19 gal
87.8 L · about $96.19
Round trip
$192.38
46.38 gal · 175.6 L
Estimated CO2
206.1 kg one way
Round trip: 412.2 kg / 909 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $96.19 $192.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $106.58 $213.16
Premium $4.90 $113.54 $227.08
Diesel $4.35 $100.88 $201.75

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 · Jun 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Lake Lucerne, FL. The current time in Brent is 08:38:44, although it is 09:38:44 in Lake Lucerne.

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.