How far is Brent, FL from Miami Gardens, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Miami Gardens, FL is about 658.2 miles (1059.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 528 miles (849.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 46m 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
658.22 mi
11h 53m
Flight
527.99 mi
849.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
527.99 mi
Kilometers
849.71 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
658.22 mi
Kilometers
1059.3 km
Drive Time
11h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T21:54
Arrive Miami Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 9:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:53 PM to 8:23 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
12:14 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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Brent
329.3 mi
05h 56m
To Miami Gardens
329 mi
05h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Miami Gardens.

  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

    262 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 43%
Florida's Turnpike
131 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike South
131 mi · 20%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
Northwest 199th Street
1.48 mi
Northwest 27th Avenue
0.95 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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.2 mi
528 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
05h 56m from Brent
Leave By
12:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Miami Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Miami Gardens?

The road trip is about 658.2 miles (1059.3 km) and usually takes 11h 53m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 329.3 miles from Brent and 329 miles from Miami Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 528 miles (849.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.2 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 $96.36 one way or $192.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alachua, 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 Alachua.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Miami Gardens. Straight-line distance: 527.99 mi (849.71 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Miami Gardens

#2 Miami Gardens

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population113,187
Coordinates25.9420400, -80.2456000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Miami Gardens (-80.2456, 25.94204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1059 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.23 gal
87.92 L · about $96.36
Round trip
$192.72
46.46 gal · 175.84 L
Estimated CO2
206.4 kg one way
Round trip: 412.9 kg / 910 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $96.36 $192.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $106.77 $213.53
Premium $4.90 $113.73 $227.47
Diesel $4.35 $101.05 $202.10

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Miami Gardens, FL. The current time in Brent is 21:54:27, although it is 22:54:27 in Miami Gardens.

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.