How far is Brent, FL from Sweetwater, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Sweetwater, FL is about 509.3 miles (819.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 395.7 miles (636.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 46m 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
509.36 mi
09h 53m
Flight
395.68 mi
636.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
395.68 mi
Kilometers
636.78 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
509.36 mi
Kilometers
819.74 km
Drive Time
09h 53m

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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 09h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sweetwater
Sun, Apr 19, 7:03 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Mon, Apr 20, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-19T08:10
Arrive Sweetwater
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:53 PM to 6:23 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
4:14 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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
254.8 mi
04h 56m
To Sweetwater
254.6 mi
04h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

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

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee

    2015 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1598 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    34.9 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 98 North

    13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North

  16. 16

    Continue on North Florida Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway

    30.1 mi · 44 min · Spessard Holland Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    5.9 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Crewsville Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Crewsville Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crewsville Road

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 56%
I-75 South
115 mi · 23%
Spessard Holland Parkway
35 mi · 7%
US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 3%
Sweetwater Road
5.86 mi · 1%
North Florida Avenue
2.05 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
09h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.6 mi
395.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 56m from Brent
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Partly Sunny 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 509.3 miles (819.7 km) and usually takes 09h 53m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.8 miles from Brent and 254.6 miles from Sweetwater.

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

The direct path is about 395.7 miles (636.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.6 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 $74.54 one way or $149.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.7 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 Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Partly Sunny near Sweetwater.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 395.68 mi (636.78 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 Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population20,747
Coordinates27.4094900, -81.7025800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Sweetwater (-81.70258, 27.40949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 820 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.97 gal
68.04 L · about $74.54
Round trip
$149.08
35.94 gal · 136.08 L
Estimated CO2
159.7 kg one way
Round trip: 319.4 kg / 704 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $74.54 $149.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $82.59 $165.18
Premium $4.90 $87.98 $175.96
Diesel $4.35 $78.17 $156.34

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 19, 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 08:10:36, although it is 09:10:36 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.