How far is Brent, FL from Lehigh Acres, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lehigh Acres, FL is about 596.4 miles (959.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 431.7 miles (694.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 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 10h 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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lehigh Acres.
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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
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
2045 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
861 ft · 17 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on SR 82
2.4 mi · 4 min · SR 82
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Turn left onto Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi · 13 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto Williams Avenue
987 ft · 31 sec · Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Avenue North
2757 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Lehigh Acres.
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 Lehigh Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lehigh Acres?
The road trip is about 596.4 miles (959.8 km) and usually takes 10h 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.3 miles from Brent and 298.1 miles from Lehigh Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 431.7 miles (694.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 164.7 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 $87.27 one way or $174.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lehigh Acres. Straight-line distance: 431.75 mi (694.83 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lehigh Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 86,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.6253500, -81.6248000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehigh Acres (-81.6248, 26.62535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 960 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 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 | $87.27 | $174.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $96.70 | $193.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $103.01 | $206.02 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $91.52 | $183.05 |
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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