How far is Brent, FL from The Meadows, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to The Meadows, FL is about 511.1 miles (822.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 16m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and The Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and The Meadows.
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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
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 610: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
1526 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
876 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto University Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto North Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Honore Avenue
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Turn right onto Longmeadow
1699 ft · 51 sec · Longmeadow
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Turn left onto Marsh Field Road
2037 ft · 2 min · Marsh Field Road
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Turn left onto Richwood Link
749 ft · 36 sec · Richwood Link
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ringwood Meadows
2041 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows
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Turn left onto Waterbridge Down
1029 ft · 45 sec · Waterbridge Down
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterbridge Down
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and The Meadows.
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 Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near The Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to The Meadows?
The road trip is about 511.1 miles (822.5 km) and usually takes 09h 16m 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 255.6 miles from Brent and 255.5 miles from The Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 151.7 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 $74.83 one way or $149.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and The Meadows, 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 The Meadows.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and The Meadows. Straight-line distance: 359.39 mi (578.38 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 The Meadows
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,994 |
| Coordinates | 27.3617100, -82.4689800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Meadows (-82.46898, 27.36171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 823 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 22m |
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 | $74.83 | $149.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $82.91 | $165.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $88.32 | $176.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $78.47 | $156.95 |
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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