How far is Brent, FL from Princeton, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Princeton, FL is about 694.1 miles (1117 km), with a travel time of about 12h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 537.9 miles (865.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 25h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 36m.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Princeton.
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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
261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
34.6 mi · 40 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Southland Mall
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
1239 ft · 39 sec · Caribbean Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue
107 m · 12 sec · Southwest 134th Avenue
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Turn right
81 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway
61 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Princeton.
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.
Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Princeton?
The road trip is about 694.1 miles (1117 km) and usually takes 12h 36m 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?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347 miles from Brent and 347.1 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 537.9 miles (865.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.2 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 $93.14 one way or $186.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Princeton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 537.83 mi (865.55 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
Princeton is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.5384400, -80.4089400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-80.40894, 25.53844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 39m |
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 | $3.80 | $93.14 | $186.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $105.01 | $210.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $113.46 | $226.92 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $144.54 | $289.08 |
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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