How far is Brent, FL from Margate, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Margate, FL is about 637.2 miles (1025.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 517.4 miles (832.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 02m 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
637.25 mi
11h 31m
Flight
517.37 mi
832.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
517.37 mi
Kilometers
832.62 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
637.25 mi
Kilometers
1025.55 km
Drive Time
11h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margate
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, Apr 24, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Margate
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:31 PM to 8:01 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
12:58 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
318.7 mi
05h 45m
To Margate
318.5 mi
05h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.5 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441 South

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Road 7

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Road 7

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest 15th Street

    658 ft · 22 sec · Northwest 15th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East River Drive

    1172 ft · 40 sec · East River Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 45%
Florida's Turnpike
118 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
118 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 17%
State Road 7
3.75 mi · 1%
Sawgrass Expressway
1.33 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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.8 mi
517.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
05h 45m from Brent
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Margate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 637.2 miles (1025.5 km) and usually takes 11h 31m 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 318.7 miles from Brent and 318.5 miles from Margate.

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

The direct path is about 517.4 miles (832.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.8 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 $93.29 one way or $186.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Margate. Straight-line distance: 517.37 mi (832.62 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Margate

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population58,734
Coordinates26.2445300, -80.2064400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1026 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.49 gal
85.12 L · about $93.29
Round trip
$186.58
44.98 gal · 170.24 L
Estimated CO2
199.9 kg one way
Round trip: 399.7 kg / 881 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $93.29 $186.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $103.36 $206.73
Premium $4.90 $110.11 $220.22
Diesel $4.35 $97.83 $195.66

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 Margate, FL. The current time in Brent is 05:56:49, although it is 06:56:49 in Margate.

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.