How far is Brent, FL from Ocala, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Ocala, FL is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318 miles (511.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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
373.06 mi
06h 45m
Flight
317.99 mi
511.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.99 mi
Kilometers
511.76 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.06 mi
Kilometers
600.38 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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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 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocala
Thu, Apr 30, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 30, 9:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-29T19:43
Arrive Ocala
Thu, Apr 30, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 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
10:30 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
Tallahassee
FL

The capital of Florida.

From Brent
186.4 mi
03h 22m
To Ocala
186.7 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Ocala.

  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

    83.3 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 40: Ocala, Silver Springs

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Silver Springs Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West Silver Springs Boulevard

    603 ft · 28 sec · West Silver Springs Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Silver Springs Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 76%
I-75 South
83.6 mi · 22%
West Silver Springs Boulevard
2.91 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
I 110 North
0.55 mi
Brent Lane
0.45 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
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
318 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallahassee
03h 22m from Brent
Leave By
10:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brent and Patchy Fog near Ocala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Ocala?

The road trip is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?

Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.4 miles from Brent and 186.7 miles from Ocala.

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

The direct path is about 318 miles (511.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 $54.59 one way or $109.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Ocala, 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 Patchy Fog near Ocala.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Ocala. Straight-line distance: 317.99 mi (511.76 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Ocala

#2 Ocala

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

Population61,669
Coordinates29.1872000, -82.1400900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Ocala (-82.14009, 29.1872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.16 gal
49.83 L · about $54.59
Round trip
$109.18
26.32 gal · 99.66 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 233.9 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.59 $109.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.48 $120.97
Premium $4.90 $64.43 $128.86
Diesel $4.35 $57.25 $114.49

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Ocala, FL. The current time in Brent is 19:43:08, although it is 20:43:08 in Ocala.

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.