How far is Brent, FL from Williston, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Williston, FL is about 355 miles (571.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m 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
354.98 mi
06h 27m
Flight
296.33 mi
476.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.33 mi
Kilometers
476.89 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.98 mi
Kilometers
571.29 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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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 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 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
11:04 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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Brent
177.3 mi
03h 13m
To Williston
177.6 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.8 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 121: Williston Road, Gainesville, Williston

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Southwest Williston Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Williston Road

    13 mi · 17 min · West Williston Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Noble Avenue

    50 m · 4 sec · East Noble Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Noble Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 80%
I-75 South
52.2 mi · 15%
West Williston Road
13 mi · 4%
Southwest Williston Road
2.91 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.88 mi
I 110 North
0.55 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
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
296.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
03h 13m from Brent
Leave By
11:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355 miles (571.3 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Brent and 177.6 miles from Williston.

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

The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 $51.97 one way or $103.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Williston. Straight-line distance: 296.33 mi (476.89 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

City in Florida, United States

Population2,765
Coordinates29.3874700, -82.4467700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Williston (-82.44677, 29.38747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.53 gal
47.42 L · about $51.97
Round trip
$103.95
25.06 gal · 94.84 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.7 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.97 $103.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.59 $115.18
Premium $4.90 $61.35 $122.69
Diesel $4.35 $54.51 $109.01

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Williston, FL. The current time in Brent is 01:11:57, although it is 02:11:57 in Williston.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.