How far is Brent, FL from Sanibel, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Sanibel, FL is about 607.9 miles (978.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 421.1 miles (677.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 17m 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 11h 08m.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Sanibel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Sanibel.
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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
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
63.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
113 m · 7 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
1613 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Continue on Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Turn slight left onto Summerlin Road
6 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road
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Continue on McGregor Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · McGregor Boulevard
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Continue on Sanibel Causeway
2.9 mi · 6 min · Sanibel Causeway
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Continue on Causeway Road
2423 ft · 1 min · Causeway Road
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Turn left onto Periwinkle Way
1.6 km · 2 min · Periwinkle Way
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Turn right onto Buttonwood Lane
766 ft · 38 sec · Buttonwood Lane
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Turn left
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Sanibel.
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 Partly Sunny near Sanibel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Sanibel?
The road trip is about 607.9 miles (978.4 km) and usually takes 11h 08m 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?
Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 304.1 miles from Brent and 303.9 miles from Sanibel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 421.1 miles (677.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 186.8 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 $88.97 one way or $177.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Sanibel, 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 Partly Sunny near Sanibel.
Stop Ideas Near Fort White
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 Fort White.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Sanibel. Straight-line distance: 421.13 mi (677.74 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sanibel
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7,429 |
| Coordinates | 26.4489700, -82.0223100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanibel (-82.02231, 26.44897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 978 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $88.97 | $177.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $98.58 | $197.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $105.02 | $210.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $93.31 | $186.61 |
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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