How far is Brent, FL from Pierson, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Pierson, FL is about 417.2 miles (671.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356 miles (573 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 42m 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
417.19 mi
07h 51m
Flight
356.02 mi
572.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.02 mi
Kilometers
572.96 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.19 mi
Kilometers
671.4 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierson
Sun, May 31, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Mon, Jun 1, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-31T15:06
Arrive Pierson
Sun, May 31, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:51 PM to 4:21 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
8:18 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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Brent
208.5 mi
03h 55m
To Pierson
208.7 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    2293 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    54 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1204 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 70th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast 70th Street

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Northeast 70th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Brooks Road

    33.6 mi · 47 min · Fort Brooks Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Emporia Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Emporia Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Emporia Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Emporia Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 2nd Avenue

    902 ft · 46 sec · West 2nd Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fountain Drive North

    14 m · 2 sec · Fountain Drive North

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fountain Drive North

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 68%
I-75 South
77.8 mi · 19%
Fort Brooks Road
33.6 mi · 8%
Northeast 70th Street
7.55 mi · 2%
Emporia Road
5.08 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
2.38 mi · 1%
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
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
356 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 55m from Brent
Leave By
8:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pierson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 417.2 miles (671.4 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.5 miles from Brent and 208.7 miles from Pierson.

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

The direct path is about 356 miles (573 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 $61.06 one way or $122.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Pierson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pierson.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Pierson. Straight-line distance: 356.02 mi (572.96 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Pierson

City in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Population1,910
Coordinates29.2394200, -81.4656300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Pierson (-81.46563, 29.23942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 671 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.72 gal
55.73 L · about $61.06
Round trip
$122.12
29.44 gal · 111.46 L
Estimated CO2
130.8 kg one way
Round trip: 261.6 kg / 577 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $61.06 $122.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $67.65 $135.31
Premium $4.90 $72.07 $144.14
Diesel $4.35 $64.03 $128.06

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Pierson, FL. The current time in Brent is 15:06:47, although it is 16:06:47 in Pierson.

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.