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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
511.1 mi
09h 16m
Flight
359.39 mi
578.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.39 mi
Kilometers
578.38 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
511.1 mi
Kilometers
822.54 km
Drive Time
09h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in The Meadows
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T22:46
Arrive The Meadows
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:16 PM to 5:46 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
5:28 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
255.6 mi
04h 38m
To The Meadows
255.5 mi
04h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

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.

  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

    160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 610: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

    1526 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

    876 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto University Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · University Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Honore Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Honore Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Longmeadow

    1699 ft · 51 sec · Longmeadow

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Marsh Field Road

    2037 ft · 2 min · Marsh Field Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Richwood Link

    749 ft · 36 sec · Richwood Link

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ringwood Meadows

    2041 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Waterbridge Down

    1029 ft · 45 sec · Waterbridge Down

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 56%
I-75 South
161 mi · 31%
South I 75
60.3 mi · 12%
North Honore Avenue
1.03 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
University Parkway
0.75 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 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+151.7 mi
359.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 38m from Brent
Leave By
5:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
The Meadows

#2 The Meadows

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population3,994
Coordinates27.3617100, -82.4689800
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: The Meadows (-82.46898, 27.36171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 823 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
18.04 gal
68.27 L · about $74.83
Round trip
$149.66
36.08 gal · 136.54 L
Estimated CO2
160.3 kg one way
Round trip: 320.6 kg / 707 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and The Meadows, FL. The current time in Brent is 22:46:55, although it is 23:46:55 in The Meadows.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.