How far is Brent, FL from Watertown, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Watertown, FL is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.07 mi
05h 23m
Flight
276.25 mi
444.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.25 mi
Kilometers
444.58 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.07 mi
Kilometers
478.09 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Sat, Nov 7, 5:22 AM EST
Return by in Brent
Sat, Nov 7, 9:45 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-11-06T22:58
Arrive Watertown
Sat, Nov 7, 4:22 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 2:24 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Sneads
FL

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

From Brent
148.3 mi
02h 41m
To Watertown
148.8 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast Buddy Lane

    671 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Buddy Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Buddy Avenue

    885 ft · 44 sec · Northeast Buddy Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Washington Street

    18 m · 2 sec · Northeast Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
289 mi · 97%
Northwest US Highway 41
2.59 mi · 1%
Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
1.51 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
Northwest Main Boulevard
0.78 mi
I 110 North
0.55 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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
276.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sneads
02h 41m from Brent
Leave By
6:12 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Brent and Patchy Fog near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sneads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Brent and 148.8 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.18 one way or $80.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Watertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Brent and Patchy Fog near Watertown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 276.25 mi (444.58 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 Watertown

Watertown is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1924500, -82.6145700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Watertown (-82.61457, 30.19245)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.68 L · about $40.18
Round trip
$80.36
20.96 gal · 79.36 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $40.18 $80.36
Mid-grade $4.32 $45.27 $90.55
Premium $4.66 $48.87 $97.74
Diesel $5.94 $62.26 $124.52

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Watertown, FL. The current time in Brent is 22:58:09, although it is 23:58:09 in Watertown.

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.