How far is Brent, FL from Lake Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lake Sarasota, FL is about 515.1 miles (829 km), with a travel time of about 09h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 33m 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 09h 16m.
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.
Town in Madison 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 Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lake Sarasota.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
122 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Ridge Road
2854 ft · 1 min · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Mauna Loa Boulevard
1948 ft · 55 sec · Mauna Loa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Samoa Drive
85 m · 18 sec · Samoa Drive
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Turn left onto Timor Place
139 m · 20 sec · Timor Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Timor Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Lake Sarasota.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Lake Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lake Sarasota?
The road trip is about 515.1 miles (829 km) and usually takes 09h 16m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.6 miles from Brent and 257.5 miles from Lake Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.2 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 $75.41 one way or $150.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.6 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 Sarasota, 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 Sunny near Lake Sarasota.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lake Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 363.85 mi (585.56 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 Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,679 |
| Coordinates | 27.2925500, -82.4376000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Sarasota (-82.4376, 27.29255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 829 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 25m |
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 | $75.41 | $150.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.56 | $167.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $89.01 | $178.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $79.08 | $158.17 |
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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