How far is Brent, FL from Southwest Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Southwest Ranches, FL is about 658.3 miles (1059.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Southwest Ranches.
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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
236.5 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1795 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
21.5 mi · 25 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Griffin Road East
1748 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Griffin Road
1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 142nd Avenue
1530 ft · 1 min · Southwest 142nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 142nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Southwest Ranches.
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 Southwest Ranches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Southwest Ranches?
The road trip is about 658.3 miles (1059.4 km) and usually takes 11h 54m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 329.3 miles from Brent and 329 miles from Southwest Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.8 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 $96.36 one way or $192.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Southwest Ranches, 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 Southwest Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Southwest Ranches. Straight-line distance: 518.55 mi (834.53 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southwest Ranches
Town in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,932 |
| Coordinates | 26.0587000, -80.3372700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest Ranches (-80.33727, 26.0587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1059 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 12m |
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 | $96.36 | $192.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $106.77 | $213.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $113.73 | $227.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $101.05 | $202.10 |
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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