How far is Brent, FL from North Fort Myers, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to North Fort Myers, FL is about 580.1 miles (933.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 58m 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 10h 29m.
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 Columbia 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 North Fort Myers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and North Fort Myers.
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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
42.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 762 West, to US 41
859 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Tuckers Grade
1.4 km · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 14 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
3.7 mi · 5 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
864 ft · 21 sec · North Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and North Fort Myers.
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 Rain Showers leaving Brent and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to North Fort Myers?
The road trip is about 580.1 miles (933.6 km) and usually takes 10h 29m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.2 miles from Brent and 289.9 miles from North Fort Myers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 162.4 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 $84.91 one way or $169.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and North Fort Myers, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brent and Mostly Clear near North Fort Myers.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and North Fort Myers. Straight-line distance: 417.77 mi (672.33 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Fort Myers
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
| Population | 39,407 |
| Coordinates | 26.6672900, -81.8800900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Fort Myers (-81.88009, 26.66729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 934 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $84.91 | $169.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $94.08 | $188.16 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $100.22 | $200.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $89.04 | $178.09 |
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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