How far is Brent, FL from Lely, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lely, FL is about 626.9 miles (1008.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 20m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Lely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Lely.
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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
98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2103 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
134 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn slight left
127 m · 26 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road
856 ft · 19 sec · Rattlesnake Hammock Road
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Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard
113 m · 16 sec · Forest Hills Boulevard
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Turn left
54 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
6 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Lely.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Brent and Partly Cloudy near Lely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Lely?
The road trip is about 626.9 miles (1008.9 km) and usually takes 11h 20m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 313.6 miles from Brent and 313.3 miles from Lely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 450.9 miles (725.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 176 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 $91.75 one way or $183.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Lely, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Brent and Partly Cloudy near Lely.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lely. Straight-line distance: 450.85 mi (725.57 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lely
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 3,451 |
| Coordinates | 26.1006500, -81.7284200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely (-81.72842, 26.10065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1009 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 49m |
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 | $91.75 | $183.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $101.66 | $203.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $108.30 | $216.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $96.22 | $192.44 |
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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