How far is Brent, FL from Palmetto Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Palmetto Bay, FL is about 685.7 miles (1103.5 km), with a travel time of about 12h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 538.1 miles (866 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 06m 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 12h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Palmetto Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Palmetto Bay.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.7 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
1839 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 823 South: Hialeah
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Red Road
979 ft · 23 sec · Red Road
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Continue on Northwest 57th Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Northwest 57th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
90 m · 8 sec · Northwest 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 West: Miami International Airport
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
1034 ft · 22 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
526 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street
129 m · 16 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 77th Court
2684 ft · 1 min · Southwest 77th Court
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Turn right onto Southwest 160th Street
2031 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Southwest 160th Street
36 m · 3 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 160th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Palmetto Bay.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Palmetto Bay?
The road trip is about 685.7 miles (1103.5 km) and usually takes 12h 33m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 343 miles from Brent and 342.7 miles from Palmetto Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 538.1 miles (866 km), while the road route adds roughly 147.6 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 $100.38 one way or $200.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 215.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Palmetto Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Palmetto Bay. Straight-line distance: 538.08 mi (865.96 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palmetto Bay
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 24,218 |
| Coordinates | 25.6217700, -80.3247700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto Bay (-80.32477, 25.62177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 33m |
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 | $100.38 | $200.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $111.22 | $222.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $118.48 | $236.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $105.27 | $210.54 |
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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