How far is Brent, FL from Pelican Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Pelican Bay, FL is about 616.4 miles (992 km), with a travel time of about 11h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 441.2 miles (710 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 16m 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
616.43 mi
11h 08m
Flight
441.19 mi
710.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
441.19 mi
Kilometers
710.03 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
616.43 mi
Kilometers
992.05 km
Drive Time
11h 08m

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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 11h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pelican Bay
Thu, May 14, 5:44 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, May 15, 3:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-14T05:36
Arrive Pelican Bay
Thu, May 14, 4:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:08 PM to 7:38 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
1:44 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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Brent
308.4 mi
05h 34m
To Pelican Bay
308.1 mi
05h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Pelican Bay.

  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

    88 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 846: North Naples, Delnor - Wiggins State Park

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 846 West

    66 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Immokalee Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Immokalee Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail North

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gulf Park Drive

    1487 ft · 43 sec · Gulf Park Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto The Club

    88 m · 21 sec · The Club

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Club

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 46%
South I 75
162 mi · 26%
I-75 South
161 mi · 26%
Immokalee Road
3.56 mi · 1%
Tamiami Trail North
2.79 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
11h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+175.2 mi
441.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
05h 34m from Brent
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Pelican Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Pelican Bay?

The road trip is about 616.4 miles (992 km) and usually takes 11h 08m 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?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 308.4 miles from Brent and 308.1 miles from Pelican Bay.

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

The direct path is about 441.2 miles (710 km), while the road route adds roughly 175.2 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 $90.22 one way or $180.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Pelican Bay, 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 Pelican Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, 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 Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Pelican Bay. Straight-line distance: 441.19 mi (710.03 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Pelican Bay

#2 Pelican Bay

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

Population6,346
Coordinates26.2312000, -81.8056400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Pelican Bay (-81.80564, 26.2312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 992 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.75 gal
82.34 L · about $90.22
Round trip
$180.44
43.5 gal · 164.68 L
Estimated CO2
193.3 kg one way
Round trip: 386.6 kg / 852 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $90.22 $180.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $99.96 $199.93
Premium $4.90 $106.49 $212.98
Diesel $4.35 $94.61 $189.23

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Pelican Bay, FL. The current time in Brent is 05:36:13, although it is 06:36:13 in Pelican Bay.

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.