How far is Brent, FL from Manasota Key, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Manasota Key, FL is about 542.3 miles (872.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384.1 miles (618.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 54m.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Manasota Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Manasota 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
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
2469 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Englewood Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Englewood Road
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Continue on North Indiana Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on South McCall Road
2147 ft · 46 sec · South McCall Road
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Turn right onto Beach Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beach Road
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Turn left
69 m · 17 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 Manasota 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Manasota Key?
The road trip is about 542.3 miles (872.8 km) and usually takes 09h 54m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.3 miles from Brent and 271 miles from Manasota Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384.1 miles (618.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.2 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 $79.39 one way or $158.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Manasota Key, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manasota Key.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
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 Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Manasota Key. Straight-line distance: 384.05 mi (618.07 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manasota Key
Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida
| Population | 1,229 |
| Coordinates | 26.9253400, -82.3520400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manasota Key (-82.35204, 26.92534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 873 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 45m |
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 | $79.39 | $158.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $87.97 | $175.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $93.71 | $187.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $83.26 | $166.52 |
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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