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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 53m.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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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
114.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 470: Sumterville, Lake Panasoffkee
2015 ft · 51 sec
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Turn sharp left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1598 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
34.9 mi · 47 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 98 North
13.9 mi · 20 min · US Highway 98 North
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Continue on North Florida Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Florida Avenue
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Turn left
11.9 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway
30.1 mi · 44 min · Spessard Holland Parkway
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Sweetwater Road
5.9 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn right onto Crewsville Road
26 m · 2 sec · Crewsville Road
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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.
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 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).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweetwater
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 20,747 |
| Coordinates | 27.4094900, -81.7025800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-81.70258, 27.40949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 820 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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