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

The driving distance from Brent, FL to North Sarasota, FL is about 513 miles (825.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 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
513.03 mi
09h 17m
Flight
356.48 mi
573.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.48 mi
Kilometers
573.7 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
513.03 mi
Kilometers
825.64 km
Drive Time
09h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Sarasota
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T15:25
Arrive North Sarasota
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:17 PM to 5:47 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
5:26 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
256.6 mi
04h 38m
To North Sarasota
256.4 mi
04h 38m

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
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 610: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

    1526 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

    876 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto University Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · University Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Tuttle Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · North Tuttle Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Golf Course Drive

    1444 ft · 1 min · Golf Course Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Course Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
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 · 55%
I-75 South
161 mi · 31%
South I 75
60.3 mi · 12%
University Parkway
3.83 mi · 1%
North Tuttle Avenue
1.04 mi
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 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156.5 mi
356.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 38m from Brent
Leave By
5:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near North Sarasota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 513 miles (825.6 km) and usually takes 09h 17m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.6 miles from Brent and 256.4 miles from North Sarasota.

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

The direct path is about 356.5 miles (573.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.5 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 $75.08 one way or $150.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.9 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 Sarasota, 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 North Sarasota.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and North Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 356.48 mi (573.7 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 North Sarasota

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population6,982
Coordinates27.3739300, -82.5184300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: North Sarasota (-82.51843, 27.37393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 826 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.1 gal
68.53 L · about $75.08
Round trip
$150.16
36.2 gal · 137.06 L
Estimated CO2
160.9 kg one way
Round trip: 321.7 kg / 709 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.08 $150.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.19 $166.38
Premium $4.90 $88.62 $177.24
Diesel $4.35 $78.74 $157.47

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and North Sarasota, FL. The current time in Brent is 15:25:13, although it is 16:25:13 in North Sarasota.

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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.