How far is Brent, FL from New Smyrna Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to New Smyrna Beach, FL is about 459.9 miles (740.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and New Smyrna Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and New Smyrna Beach.
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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
343.1 mi · 6 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
2215 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
2516 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Beltway
14.6 mi · 17 min · West Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44 East: New Smyrna Beach
1397 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 44
1.1 km · 1 min · State Road 44
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Keep slight right to continue on State Road 44
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Road 44
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Turn left
58 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dixie Freeway
753 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Freeway
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Turn right
68 m · 16 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 New Smyrna Beach.
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
343 mi · 06h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Patchy Fog then Sunny near New Smyrna Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to New Smyrna Beach?
The road trip is about 459.9 miles (740.1 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 229.8 miles from Brent and 230.1 miles from New Smyrna Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 $67.32 one way or $134.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and New Smyrna Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Brent and Patchy Fog then Sunny near New Smyrna Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and New Smyrna Beach. Straight-line distance: 391.32 mi (629.77 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Smyrna Beach
City in Volusia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 28,723 |
| Coordinates | 29.0258200, -80.9270000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Smyrna Beach (-80.927, 29.02582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 740 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 44m |
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 | $67.32 | $134.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $74.59 | $149.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $79.46 | $158.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $70.60 | $141.20 |
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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