How far is Brent, FL from North Port, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to North Port, FL is about 540.2 miles (869.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.3 miles (618.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 34m 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
540.18 mi
09h 47m
Flight
384.26 mi
618.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.26 mi
Kilometers
618.4 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
540.18 mi
Kilometers
869.34 km
Drive Time
09h 47m

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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 09h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Port
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, Apr 24, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive North Port
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:47 PM to 6:17 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
4:26 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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Brent
270.2 mi
04h 53m
To North Port
270 mi
04h 53m

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
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and North Port.

  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

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    8.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 777: Englewood

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 777 South

    115 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    5.5 mi · 9 min · North River Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail South

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Port Boulevard

    71 m · 8 sec · North Port Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Port Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 53%
I-75 South
161 mi · 30%
South I 75
83 mi · 15%
North River Road
5.53 mi · 1%
Tamiami Trail South
4.11 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 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
09h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+155.9 mi
384.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 53m from Brent
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near North Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to North Port?

The road trip is about 540.2 miles (869.3 km) and usually takes 09h 47m 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 270.2 miles from Brent and 270 miles from North Port.

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

The direct path is about 384.3 miles (618.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.9 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 $79.06 one way or $158.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and North Port, 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 North Port.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and North Port. Straight-line distance: 384.26 mi (618.4 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
North Port

#2 North Port

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

Population73,738
Coordinates27.0442200, -82.2359300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: North Port (-82.23593, 27.04422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 869 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.06 gal
72.16 L · about $79.06
Round trip
$158.12
38.12 gal · 144.32 L
Estimated CO2
169.4 kg one way
Round trip: 338.8 kg / 747 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.06 $158.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $87.60 $175.20
Premium $4.90 $93.32 $186.64
Diesel $4.35 $82.91 $165.82

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 North Port, FL. The current time in Brent is 04:54:19, although it is 05:54:19 in North Port.

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.