How far is Brent, FL from Vero Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Vero Beach, FL is about 541.5 miles (871.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 44m 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
541.45 mi
09h 52m
Flight
456.88 mi
735.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
456.88 mi
Kilometers
735.28 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
541.45 mi
Kilometers
871.38 km
Drive Time
09h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vero Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 4:51 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T05:59
Arrive Vero Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:52 PM to 6:22 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
4:16 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
270.7 mi
04h 56m
To Vero Beach
270.8 mi
04h 56m

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
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Vero Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Vero Beach.

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    115.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    2275 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    24.3 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue on 19th Place

    3062 ft · 1 min · 19th Place

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Commerce Avenue

    99 m · 22 sec · Commerce Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    31 m · 2 sec · 20th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 20th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Vero Beach.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 52%
I-75 South
108 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike
57.5 mi · 11%
Florida's Turnpike South
57.5 mi · 11%
US 441
7.65 mi · 1%
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 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.6 mi
456.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 56m from Brent
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Vero Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Vero Beach?

The road trip is about 541.5 miles (871.4 km) and usually takes 09h 52m 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 270.7 miles from Brent and 270.8 miles from Vero Beach.

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

The direct path is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 $79.23 one way or $158.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Vero Beach, 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 Vero Beach.

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 Vero Beach. Straight-line distance: 456.88 mi (735.28 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Vero Beach

#2 Vero Beach

County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States

Population17,770
Coordinates27.6386400, -80.3972700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Vero Beach (-80.39727, 27.63864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 871 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.1 gal
72.32 L · about $79.23
Round trip
$158.45
38.2 gal · 144.64 L
Estimated CO2
169.7 kg one way
Round trip: 339.5 kg / 748 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.23 $158.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $87.78 $175.57
Premium $4.90 $93.51 $187.03
Diesel $4.35 $83.09 $166.17

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 Vero Beach, FL. The current time in Brent is 05:59:36, although it is 06:59:36 in Vero Beach.

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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.