How far is Brent, FL from Plantation, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Plantation, FL is about 645.4 miles (1038.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 520.6 miles (837.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
645.44 mi
11h 39m
Flight
520.62 mi
837.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
520.62 mi
Kilometers
837.85 km
Flight Time
01h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
645.44 mi
Kilometers
1038.73 km
Drive Time
11h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantation
Mon, Apr 27, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Mon, Apr 27, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-26T16:57
Arrive Plantation
Mon, Apr 27, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
11h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:40 PM to 8:10 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
12:40 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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Brent
322.8 mi
05h 49m
To Plantation
322.6 mi
05h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    249.3 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard

    3279 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto SR 838 West: Plantation

    77 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue

    1141 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 8 Street

    1159 ft · 46 sec · 8 Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Garden Court

    707 ft · 24 sec · Garden Court

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garden Court

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 44%
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
125 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 17%
West Sunrise Boulevard
1.14 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 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.8 mi
520.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
05h 49m from Brent
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 645.4 miles (1038.7 km) and usually takes 11h 39m 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?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 322.8 miles from Brent and 322.6 miles from Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 520.6 miles (837.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.8 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 $94.45 one way or $188.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, 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 High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 520.62 mi (837.85 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Plantation

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population96,351
Coordinates26.1342100, -80.2318400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Plantation (-80.23184, 26.13421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1039 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.77 gal
86.21 L · about $94.45
Round trip
$188.90
45.54 gal · 172.42 L
Estimated CO2
202.4 kg one way
Round trip: 404.7 kg / 892 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $94.45 $188.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $104.65 $209.30
Premium $4.90 $111.48 $222.96
Diesel $4.35 $99.05 $198.10

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 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Plantation, FL. The current time in Brent is 16:57:47, although it is 17:57:47 in Plantation.

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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.