How far is Brent, FL from Plantation, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Plantation, FL is about 741.4 miles (1193.2 km), with a travel time of about 13h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 557.6 miles (897.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
741.43 mi
13h 43m
Flight
557.55 mi
897.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
557.55 mi
Kilometers
897.29 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
741.43 mi
Kilometers
1193.22 km
Drive Time
13h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plantation
Mon, Nov 9, 3:19 AM EST
Return by in Brent
Mon, Nov 9, 4:02 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Plantation
Mon, Nov 9, 2:19 AM CST
Route Timing
13h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
8:43 PM to 10:13 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
8:34 AM 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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Brent
370.7 mi
06h 51m
To Plantation
370.7 mi
06h 51m

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
76°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

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

    261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway

    19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Overseas Highway

    19.7 mi · 33 min · Overseas Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    22 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 38%
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 18%
I-75 South
108 mi · 15%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.6 mi · 6%
Overseas Highway
19.7 mi · 3%
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
13h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
27h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+183.8 mi
557.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
06h 51m from Brent
Leave By
8:34 AM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 741.4 miles (1193.2 km) and usually takes 13h 43m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 370.7 miles from Brent and 370.7 miles from Plantation.

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

The direct path is about 557.6 miles (897.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 183.8 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 $99.80 one way or $199.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 232.5 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plantation.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 557.55 mi (897.29 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Plantation

Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates24.9762400, -80.5522800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Plantation (-80.55228, 24.97624)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.16 gal
99.04 L · about $99.80
Round trip
$199.60
52.32 gal · 198.08 L
Estimated CO2
232.5 kg one way
Round trip: 465 kg / 1025 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $99.80 $199.60
Mid-grade $4.30 $112.51 $225.03
Premium $4.64 $121.49 $242.97
Diesel $5.91 $154.63 $309.26

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 08, 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 12:36:20, although it is 13:36:20 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.