How far is Brent, FL from Sanford, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Sanford, FL is about 449.2 miles (722.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 56m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 28m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Sanford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Sanford.
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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
105.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
2090 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Continue on West Main Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue
544 ft · 15 sec · East Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto East North Boulevard
16.4 mi · 27 min · East North Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sanford Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sanford Road
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Continue on Sorrento Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Sorrento Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
3110 ft · 50 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 429 Toll North
43 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 429 Toll North
1155 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Wekiva Parkway
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Continue on Seminole Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Seminole Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 46A: Sanford, Lake Mary
2055 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway
80 m · 13 sec · H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway
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Continue on Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway
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Turn left onto French Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · French Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · French Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Sanford.
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 near Sanford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Sanford?
The road trip is about 449.2 miles (722.9 km) and usually takes 08h 28m 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 224.5 miles from Brent and 224.7 miles from Sanford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 $65.75 one way or $131.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Sanford, 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 near Sanford.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Sanford. Straight-line distance: 376.14 mi (605.34 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanford
The most populous city in Seminole County, Florida.
| Population | 61,508 |
| Coordinates | 28.8005500, -81.2731200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanford (-81.27312, 28.80055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 723 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $65.75 | $131.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $72.85 | $145.69 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $77.60 | $155.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $68.95 | $137.89 |
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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