How far is Brent, FL from South Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to South Beach, FL is about 548.9 miles (883.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
548.86 mi
10h 06m
Flight
461.26 mi
742.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
461.26 mi
Kilometers
742.33 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
548.86 mi
Kilometers
883.3 km
Drive Time
10h 06m

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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 10h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 6:44 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive South Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 5:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:06 PM to 6:36 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Brent
274.4 mi
05h 03m
To South Beach
274.5 mi
05h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and South Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and South Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    2275 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue on 19th Place

    3062 ft · 1 min · 19th Place

  17. 17

    Continue on 20th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 20th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard

    2013 ft · 40 sec · Indian River Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Causeway Boulevard

    1939 ft · 39 sec · East Causeway Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Regatta Drive

    1233 ft · 43 sec · Regatta Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Springline Drive

    1420 ft · 49 sec · Springline Drive

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Springline Drive

    47 m · 9 sec · Springline Drive

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive

    2014 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Anchor Drive

    137 m · 16 sec · Anchor Drive

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive

    10 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive

    121 m · 14 sec · Anchor Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Anchor Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and South Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 52%
I-75 South
108 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike
57.5 mi · 10%
Florida's Turnpike South
57.5 mi · 10%
US 441
7.65 mi · 1%
20th Street
1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.7 mi
461.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
05h 03m from Brent
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near South Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to South Beach?

The road trip is about 548.9 miles (883.3 km) and usually takes 10h 06m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.4 miles from Brent and 274.5 miles from South Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.7 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 $80.35 one way or $160.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.1 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 Beach, 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 Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and South Beach. Straight-line distance: 461.26 mi (742.33 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
South Beach

#2 South Beach

Census-Designated Place, Florida

Population3,501
Coordinates27.5911500, -80.3442200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: South Beach (-80.34422, 27.59115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 883 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.37 gal
73.31 L · about $80.35
Round trip
$160.69
38.74 gal · 146.62 L
Estimated CO2
172.1 kg one way
Round trip: 344.3 kg / 759 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $80.35 $160.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $89.02 $178.05
Premium $4.90 $94.84 $189.67
Diesel $4.35 $84.26 $168.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and South Beach, FL. The current time in Brent is 07:38:28, although it is 08:38:28 in South Beach.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.