How far is Brent, FL from Waldo, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Waldo, FL is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.5 miles (493.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
342.46 mi
06h 23m
Flight
306.49 mi
493.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.49 mi
Kilometers
493.24 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.46 mi
Kilometers
551.13 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldo
Tue, Nov 10, 12:03 AM EST
Return by in Brent
Tue, Nov 10, 5:27 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-11-09T16:40
Arrive Waldo
Mon, Nov 9, 11:03 PM CST
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:24 PM to 2:54 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CST
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
Quincy
FL

County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

From Brent
171 mi
03h 11m
To Waldo
171.4 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Waldo.

  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

    288 mi · 5 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Lake City, White Springs

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest US Highway 41

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Northwest US Highway 41

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard

    2419 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Main Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    1605 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

    1954 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    32.9 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    2698 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Starke Bypass

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Starke Bypass

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Sid Martin Highway

    1554 ft · 35 sec · Sid Martin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sid Martin Highway

    843 ft · 21 sec · Sid Martin Highway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sid Martin Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
289 mi · 84%
Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
36 mi · 11%
Starke Bypass
10.7 mi · 3%
Northwest US Highway 41
2.59 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
Northwest Main Boulevard
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

288 mi · 05h 09m

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
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
306.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quincy
03h 11m from Brent
Leave By
11:12 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Waldo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Waldo?

The road trip is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km) and usually takes 06h 23m 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?

Quincy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171 miles from Brent and 171.4 miles from Waldo.

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

The direct path is about 306.5 miles (493.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 CST. 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 $45.94 one way or $91.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Waldo, 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 Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Waldo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Waldo. Straight-line distance: 306.49 mi (493.24 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waldo

City in Florida

Population998
Coordinates29.7896900, -82.1673200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Waldo (-82.16732, 29.78969)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.08 gal
45.74 L · about $45.94
Round trip
$91.88
24.16 gal · 91.48 L
Estimated CO2
107.4 kg one way
Round trip: 214.7 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $45.94 $91.88
Mid-grade $4.29 $51.80 $103.60
Premium $4.63 $55.97 $111.93
Diesel $5.90 $71.30 $142.59

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Waldo, FL. The current time in Brent is 16:40:07, although it is 17:40:07 in Waldo.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.