How far is Brent, FL from Ridge Wood Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Ridge Wood Heights, FL is about 518.9 miles (835.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 360.5 miles (580.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 23m.
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
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Ridge Wood Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Ridge Wood Heights.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
66.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
105 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Ridge Road
4 mi · 7 min · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Swift Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Swift Road
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Turn left onto Grand Cayman Street
105 m · 15 sec · Grand Cayman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Cayman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Ridge Wood Heights.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Ridge Wood Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Ridge Wood Heights?
The road trip is about 518.9 miles (835.1 km) and usually takes 09h 23m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.5 miles from Brent and 259.4 miles from Ridge Wood Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 360.5 miles (580.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.4 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 $75.95 one way or $151.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Ridge Wood Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Partly Sunny near Ridge Wood Heights.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Ridge Wood Heights. Straight-line distance: 360.44 mi (580.08 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridge Wood Heights
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,795 |
| Coordinates | 27.2872700, -82.5131500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridge Wood Heights (-82.51315, 27.28727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 835 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 28m |
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 | $75.95 | $151.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $84.15 | $168.31 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $89.65 | $179.29 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $79.65 | $159.30 |
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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