How far is Brent, FL from Sweetwater, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Sweetwater, FL is about 678.3 miles (1091.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.5 miles (852.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
678.28 mi
12h 15m
Flight
529.51 mi
852.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.51 mi
Kilometers
852.17 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
678.28 mi
Kilometers
1091.58 km
Drive Time
12h 15m

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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 12h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweetwater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, Apr 24, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Sweetwater
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:15 PM to 8:45 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
11:30 AM 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
Gainesville
FL

The third most populous city in Florida.

From Brent
339.3 mi
06h 07m
To Sweetwater
339 mi
06h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Sweetwater.

  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

    261 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    21.8 mi · 24 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 East: Southwest 8th Street

    1973 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southwest 8th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 8th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 109th Avenue

    862 ft · 35 sec · Southwest 109th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 6th Street

    52 m · 7 sec · Southwest 6th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 42%
Florida's Turnpike
130 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
130 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21.9 mi · 3%
Southwest 8th Street
0.91 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
12h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+148.8 mi
529.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gainesville
06h 07m from Brent
Leave By
11:30 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Cloudy near Sweetwater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Sweetwater?

The road trip is about 678.3 miles (1091.6 km) and usually takes 12h 15m 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?

Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 339.3 miles from Brent and 339 miles from Sweetwater.

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

The direct path is about 529.5 miles (852.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 148.8 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 $99.26 one way or $198.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 212.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Sweetwater, 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 Cloudy near Sweetwater.

Stop Ideas Near Gainesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gainesville, 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 Gainesville.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

22 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

54 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

66 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 529.51 mi (852.17 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Sweetwater

#2 Sweetwater

City in Texas, United States

Population10,518
Coordinates25.7634300, -80.3731100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Sweetwater (-80.37311, 25.76343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1092 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.93 gal
90.6 L · about $99.26
Round trip
$198.52
47.86 gal · 181.2 L
Estimated CO2
212.7 kg one way
Round trip: 425.3 kg / 938 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $99.26 $198.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $109.98 $219.96
Premium $4.90 $117.16 $234.32
Diesel $4.35 $104.10 $208.19

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Sweetwater, FL. The current time in Brent is 04:07:03, although it is 05:07:03 in Sweetwater.

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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.