How far is Brent, FL from Palatka, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Palatka, FL is about 372 miles (598.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 10m 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
371.93 mi
07h 05m
Flight
339.52 mi
546.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.52 mi
Kilometers
546.41 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.93 mi
Kilometers
598.57 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palatka
Thu, Apr 23, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Palatka
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 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
9:50 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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Brent
185.7 mi
03h 32m
To Palatka
186.2 mi
03h 32m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    288 mi · 5 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Lake City, White Springs

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest US Highway 41

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest US Highway 41

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard

    2419 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Main Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    1605 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Reid Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Reid Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Reid Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
289 mi · 78%
Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
75.4 mi · 20%
Northwest US Highway 41
2.59 mi · 1%
Reid Street
1.25 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
Northwest Main Boulevard
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

288 mi · 05h 09m

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
07h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
339.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 32m from Brent
Leave By
9:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Palatka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372 miles (598.6 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.7 miles from Brent and 186.2 miles from Palatka.

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

The direct path is about 339.5 miles (546.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 $54.42 one way or $108.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Palatka, 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 Sunny near Palatka.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Palatka. Straight-line distance: 339.52 mi (546.41 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Palatka

County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States

Population10,457
Coordinates29.6485800, -81.6375800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Palatka (-81.63758, 29.64858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.12 gal
49.68 L · about $54.42
Round trip
$108.84
26.24 gal · 99.36 L
Estimated CO2
116.6 kg one way
Round trip: 233.2 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.42 $108.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.30 $120.60
Premium $4.90 $64.24 $128.47
Diesel $4.35 $57.07 $114.14

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 Palatka, FL. The current time in Brent is 01:14:27, although it is 02:14:27 in Palatka.

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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.