How far is Brent, FL from West Samoset, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to West Samoset, FL is about 503.6 miles (810.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 350.6 miles (564.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m 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
503.63 mi
09h 08m
Flight
350.58 mi
564.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
350.58 mi
Kilometers
564.21 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
503.63 mi
Kilometers
810.51 km
Drive Time
09h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Samoset
Fri, Apr 17, 2:06 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, Apr 17, 10:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-17T03:57
Arrive West Samoset
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:09 PM to 5:39 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
5:42 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
251.8 mi
04h 34m
To West Samoset
251.8 mi
04h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and West Samoset.

  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

    45.3 mi · 49 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Palmetto, Bradenton

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Palmetto, Bradenton

    109 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Tamiami Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st Street West

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Street West

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on 1st Street West

    1.4 km · 1 min · 1st Street West

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 9th Street East

    2969 ft · 1 min · 9th Street East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 32nd Avenue East

    139 m · 25 sec · 32nd Avenue East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 8th Street East

    662 ft · 29 sec · 8th Street East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 56%
I-75 South
161 mi · 32%
South I 75
45.3 mi · 9%
Tamiami Trail
6.15 mi · 1%
1st Street West
1.81 mi
I 275 North
1.66 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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+153 mi
350.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 34m from Brent
Leave By
5:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near West Samoset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to West Samoset?

The road trip is about 503.6 miles (810.5 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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 251.8 miles from Brent and 251.8 miles from West Samoset.

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

The direct path is about 350.6 miles (564.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 153 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 $73.71 one way or $147.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Brent and Sunny near West Samoset.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and West Samoset. Straight-line distance: 350.58 mi (564.21 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
West Samoset

#2 West Samoset

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population5,583
Coordinates27.4694800, -82.5567600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: West Samoset (-82.55676, 27.46948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 811 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.77 gal
67.27 L · about $73.71
Round trip
$147.42
35.54 gal · 134.54 L
Estimated CO2
157.9 kg one way
Round trip: 315.8 kg / 696 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $73.71 $147.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $81.67 $163.34
Premium $4.90 $87.00 $174.00
Diesel $4.35 $77.30 $154.60

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and West Samoset, FL. The current time in Brent is 03:57:36, although it is 04:57:36 in West Samoset.

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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.