How far is Brent, FL from Lutz, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Lutz, FL is about 452.8 miles (728.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 26m 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
452.79 mi
08h 13m
Flight
329.18 mi
529.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.18 mi
Kilometers
529.76 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
452.79 mi
Kilometers
728.69 km
Drive Time
08h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lutz
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Lutz
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:13 PM to 4:43 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
7:34 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
226.4 mi
04h 06m
To Lutz
226.4 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O'Lakes, Tarpon Springs

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 56 West

    732 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Road 56

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road 56

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 54

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 54

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Collier Parkway

    2466 ft · 55 sec · Collier Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Willow Bend Parkway

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Willow Bend Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    39 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 63%
I-75 South
159 mi · 35%
State Road 54
2.6 mi · 1%
Willow Bend Parkway
1.68 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
State Road 56
0.73 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
08h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.6 mi
329.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 06m from Brent
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Lutz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 452.8 miles (728.7 km) and usually takes 08h 13m 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 226.4 miles from Brent and 226.4 miles from Lutz.

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

The direct path is about 329.2 miles (529.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.6 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 $66.29 one way or $132.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Lutz, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brent and Partly Sunny near Lutz.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Lutz. Straight-line distance: 329.18 mi (529.76 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 Lutz

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population19,344
Coordinates28.1511200, -82.4614800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Lutz (-82.46148, 28.15112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 729 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.98 gal
60.48 L · about $66.29
Round trip
$132.57
31.96 gal · 120.96 L
Estimated CO2
142 kg one way
Round trip: 284 kg / 626 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $66.29 $132.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $73.44 $146.89
Premium $4.90 $78.24 $156.48
Diesel $4.35 $69.51 $139.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Lutz, FL. The current time in Brent is 23:34:33, although it is 00:34:33 in Lutz.

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.