How far is Brent, FL from Longboat Key, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Longboat Key, FL is about 516.9 miles (831.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348 miles (560.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 07m 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 09h 33m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Longboat Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Longboat Key.
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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
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
6.2 mi · 9 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on 1st Street West
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West
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Keep slight right to continue on 1st Street West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Street West
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Continue on Cortez Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · Cortez Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gulf Drive North
1236 ft · 40 sec · Gulf Drive North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gulf Drive South
12 m · 1 sec · Gulf Drive South
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Exit the roundabout onto Gulf Drive South
1.5 mi · 4 min · Gulf Drive South
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Continue on Gulf of Mexico Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Gulf of Mexico Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf of Mexico Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Longboat Key.
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longboat Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Longboat Key?
The road trip is about 516.9 miles (831.8 km) and usually takes 09h 33m 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 258.5 miles from Brent and 258.4 miles from Longboat Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348 miles (560.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 168.9 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 $75.66 one way or $151.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Longboat Key, 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longboat Key.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Longboat Key. Straight-line distance: 348.05 mi (560.14 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Longboat Key
Town in Florida
| Population | 7,303 |
| Coordinates | 27.4125400, -82.6589900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longboat Key (-82.65899, 27.41254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 832 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $75.66 | $151.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.83 | $167.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $89.30 | $178.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $79.34 | $158.69 |
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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