How far is Brent, FL from Venice Gardens, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Venice Gardens, FL is about 532 miles (856.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 14m 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
532.02 mi
09h 37m
Flight
374.84 mi
603.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.84 mi
Kilometers
603.24 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
532.02 mi
Kilometers
856.21 km
Drive Time
09h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venice Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T15:32
Arrive Venice Gardens
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:37 PM to 6:07 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
4:46 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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Brent
266.1 mi
04h 48m
To Venice Gardens
265.9 mi
04h 48m

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
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Venice Gardens.

  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

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice

    2469 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Road

    2617 ft · 1 min · Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Shamrock Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · Shamrock Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Shamrock Boulevard

    37 m · 3 sec · Shamrock Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shamrock Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 53%
I-75 South
161 mi · 30%
South I 75
80.7 mi · 15%
Jacaranda Boulevard
2.25 mi
Shamrock Boulevard
1.01 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 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 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+157.2 mi
374.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 48m from Brent
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Venice Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Venice Gardens?

The road trip is about 532 miles (856.2 km) and usually takes 09h 37m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.1 miles from Brent and 265.9 miles from Venice Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 157.2 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 $77.86 one way or $155.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Venice Gardens, 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 Venice Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Venice Gardens. Straight-line distance: 374.84 mi (603.24 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Venice Gardens

#2 Venice Gardens

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population7,104
Coordinates27.0731100, -82.4076000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Venice Gardens (-82.4076, 27.07311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 856 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.77 gal
71.07 L · about $77.86
Round trip
$155.72
37.54 gal · 142.14 L
Estimated CO2
166.8 kg one way
Round trip: 333.6 kg / 735 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $77.86 $155.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $86.27 $172.53
Premium $4.90 $91.90 $183.80
Diesel $4.35 $81.65 $163.30

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Venice Gardens, FL. The current time in Brent is 15:32:36, although it is 16:32:36 in Venice Gardens.

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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.