How far is Brent, FL from South Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to South Bay, FL is about 593 miles (954.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 474.9 miles (764.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 25m 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 11h 12m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and South Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and South Bay.
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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
115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
2275 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Kenansville Road
31.2 mi · 40 min · Kenansville Road
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
1912 ft · 55 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 6th Avenue
1915 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Turn slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto Everglades Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
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Turn slight left onto North State Market Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North State Market Road
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Turn left onto Belle Glade Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Turn left
24 m · 11 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 South Bay.
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 Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near South Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to South Bay?
The road trip is about 593 miles (954.4 km) and usually takes 11h 12m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.6 miles from Brent and 296.5 miles from South Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 474.9 miles (764.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.1 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 $86.82 one way or $173.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and South Bay, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brent and Sunny near South Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and South Bay. Straight-line distance: 474.86 mi (764.22 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Bay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 26.6639600, -80.7161700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Bay (-80.71617, 26.66396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 954 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 23m |
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 | $86.82 | $173.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $96.19 | $192.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $102.47 | $204.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $91.05 | $182.09 |
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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