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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Quick Snapshot
Road
450.54 mi
08h 16m
Flight
362.21 mi
582.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.21 mi
Kilometers
582.92 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
450.54 mi
Kilometers
725.08 km
Drive Time
08h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Polk City
Thu, Apr 16, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 16, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-15T21:49
Arrive Polk City
Thu, Apr 16, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:17 PM to 4:47 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
7:26 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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
225.2 mi
04h 08m
To Polk City
225.3 mi
04h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

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.

  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

    19.2 mi · 21 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

    1902 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US 27, FL 19: Tavares, Clermont

    827 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto O'Brien Road

    2724 ft · 1 min · O'Brien Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Orange Street

    1782 ft · 48 sec · West Orange Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Commonwealth Avenue North

    41 m · 2 sec · Commonwealth Avenue North

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Commonwealth Avenue North

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Commonwealth Avenue North

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 63%
I-75 South
108 mi · 24%
West Orange Street
21.6 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike
9.61 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike South
9.61 mi · 2%
Commonwealth Avenue North
5.32 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
08h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.4 mi
362.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
04h 08m from Brent
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Polk City

#2 Polk City

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population2,884
Coordinates28.1825100, -81.8239700
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Polk City (-81.82397, 28.18251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 725 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.9 gal
60.18 L · about $65.95
Round trip
$131.91
31.8 gal · 120.36 L
Estimated CO2
141.3 kg one way
Round trip: 282.6 kg / 623 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Polk City, FL. The current time in Brent is 21:49:04, although it is 22:49:04 in Polk City.

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.