How far is Brent, FL from Polk City, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Polk City, FL is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Polk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Polk City.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
19.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
1902 ft · 1 min
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Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont
827 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto O'Brien Road
2724 ft · 1 min · O'Brien Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Orange Street
1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street
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Continue straight
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North
41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North
5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Polk City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Brent and Clear near Polk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Polk City?
The road trip is about 450.6 miles (725.1 km) and usually takes 08h 16m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.2 miles from Brent and 225.3 miles from Polk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.4 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 $65.95 one way or $131.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Polk City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Brent and Clear near Polk City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Polk City. Straight-line distance: 362.21 mi (582.92 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polk City
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,884 |
| Coordinates | 28.1825100, -81.8239700 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk City (-81.82397, 28.18251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 725 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $65.95 | $131.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $73.08 | $146.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $77.85 | $155.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $69.16 | $138.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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