How far is Brent, FL from Longwood, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Longwood, FL is about 461.1 miles (742 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.7 miles (603 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
461.04 mi
08h 23m
Flight
374.71 mi
603.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.71 mi
Kilometers
603.04 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
461.04 mi
Kilometers
741.98 km
Drive Time
08h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longwood
Sun, May 17, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, May 17, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-16T20:52
Arrive Longwood
Sun, May 17, 5:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:24 PM to 4:54 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
7:12 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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
230.5 mi
04h 11m
To Longwood
230.6 mi
04h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Longwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Longwood.

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll East: Orlando, Titusville

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on East-West Expressway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · East-West Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Daytona Beach

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 434: Longwood, Winter Springs

    1391 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    1908 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Palmetto Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · Palmetto Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palmetto Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 62%
I-75 South
108 mi · 23%
Florida's Turnpike
21.2 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike South
21.2 mi · 5%
I 4 East
11.3 mi · 2%
East-West Expressway
7.71 mi · 2%
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
08h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.4 mi
374.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 11m from Brent
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Longwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Longwood?

The road trip is about 461.1 miles (742 km) and usually takes 08h 23m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.5 miles from Brent and 230.6 miles from Longwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 374.7 miles (603 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.4 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 $67.49 one way or $134.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Longwood, 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 Longwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Longwood. Straight-line distance: 374.71 mi (603.04 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Longwood

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population14,085
Coordinates28.7030500, -81.3384000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Longwood (-81.3384, 28.70305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 742 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.27 gal
61.58 L · about $67.49
Round trip
$134.98
32.54 gal · 123.16 L
Estimated CO2
144.6 kg one way
Round trip: 289.2 kg / 638 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.49 $134.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.78 $149.55
Premium $4.90 $79.66 $159.32
Diesel $4.35 $70.77 $141.55

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Longwood, FL. The current time in Brent is 20:52:02, although it is 21:52:02 in Longwood.

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.