How far is Brent, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 693.5 miles (1116.1 km), with a travel time of about 12h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 540.3 miles (869.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 13m 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 12h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Lakes by the Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lakes by the Bay.
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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 left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.9 mi · 40 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 216th Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 216th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 216th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 97th Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1284 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 212th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 212th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue
849 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Lakes by the Bay.
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 Cloudy leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lakes by the Bay?
The road trip is about 693.5 miles (1116.1 km) and usually takes 12h 36m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 346.9 miles from Brent and 346.6 miles from Lakes by the Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 540.3 miles (869.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 153.2 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 $101.50 one way or $203.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Lakes by the Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 540.26 mi (869.47 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 39m |
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 | $101.50 | $203.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $112.46 | $224.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $119.81 | $239.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $106.44 | $212.89 |
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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