How far is Brent, FL from Plantation, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Plantation, FL is about 532.5 miles (856.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
532.47 mi
09h 38m
Flight
376.7 mi
606.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
376.7 mi
Kilometers
606.24 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
532.47 mi
Kilometers
856.92 km
Drive Time
09h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantation
Sun, Nov 8, 8:11 PM EST
Return by in Brent
Mon, Nov 9, 4:49 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-11-08T09:33
Arrive Plantation
Sun, Nov 8, 7:11 PM CST
Route Timing
09h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:38 PM to 6:08 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:44 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CST
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Brent
266.2 mi
04h 49m
To Plantation
266.3 mi
04h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNE

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

    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

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice

    2469 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Indian Hills Boulevard

    2440 ft · 1 min · Indian Hills Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Venice East Boulevard

    2933 ft · 1 min · Venice East Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lake of the Woods Drive

    2414 ft · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Drive

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 53%
I-75 South
161 mi · 30%
South I 75
80.7 mi · 15%
Jacaranda Boulevard
2.71 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
Venice East Boulevard
0.56 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
09h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+155.8 mi
376.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 49m from Brent
Leave By
4:44 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Clear 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 532.5 miles (856.9 km) and usually takes 09h 38m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.2 miles from Brent and 266.3 miles from Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 155.8 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 CST. 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 $72.06 one way or $144.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167 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 Mostly Sunny around Brent and Clear near Plantation.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 376.7 mi (606.24 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.0681100, -82.3728700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Plantation (-82.37287, 27.06811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 857 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.79 gal
71.12 L · about $72.06
Round trip
$144.12
37.58 gal · 142.24 L
Estimated CO2
167 kg one way
Round trip: 334 kg / 736 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $72.06 $144.12
Mid-grade $4.32 $81.23 $162.46
Premium $4.66 $87.60 $175.20
Diesel $5.92 $111.29 $222.59

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 · Nov 07, 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 09:33:00, although it is 10:33:00 in Plantation.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.