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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 53m.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
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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.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South University Drive
827 ft · 19 sec · South University Drive
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Continue on Northwest 27th Avenue
2693 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 207th Street
994 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 207th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 208th Street
806 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 208th Street
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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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake Lucerne. Straight-line distance: 527.21 mi (848.47 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 Lucerne
Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.
| Population | 9,044 |
| Coordinates | 25.9650900, -80.2414400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Lucerne (-80.24144, 25.96509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1058 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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