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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
626.89 mi
11h 20m
Flight
450.85 mi
725.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
450.85 mi
Kilometers
725.57 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
626.89 mi
Kilometers
1008.89 km
Drive Time
11h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lely
Wed, May 13, 6:41 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Wed, May 13, 5:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-12T18:21
Arrive Lely
Wed, May 13, 5:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:21 PM to 7:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Brent
313.6 mi
05h 40m
To Lely
313.3 mi
05h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    98.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island

    2103 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    134 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Collier Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Collier Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Rattlesnake Hammock Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    127 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Rattlesnake Hammock Road

    856 ft · 19 sec · Rattlesnake Hammock Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Augusta Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Augusta Boulevard

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard

    113 m · 16 sec · Forest Hills Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    54 m · 16 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    31 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Lely.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 45%
South I 75
172 mi · 28%
I-75 South
161 mi · 26%
Collier Boulevard
3.33 mi · 1%
Rattlesnake Hammock Road
2.39 mi
Augusta Boulevard
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+176 mi
450.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
05h 40m from Brent
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lely. Straight-line distance: 450.85 mi (725.57 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Lely

#2 Lely

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

Population3,451
Coordinates26.1006500, -81.7284200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Lely (-81.72842, 26.10065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1009 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
22.12 gal
83.74 L · about $91.75
Round trip
$183.51
44.24 gal · 167.48 L
Estimated CO2
196.6 kg one way
Round trip: 393.2 kg / 867 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Lely, FL. The current time in Brent is 18:21:09, although it is 19:21:09 in Lely.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.