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

The driving distance from Butler Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 407.9 miles (656.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
407.88 mi
06h 04m
Flight
359.64 mi
578.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.64 mi
Kilometers
578.78 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
407.88 mi
Kilometers
656.42 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 AM CDT
Return by in Butler Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 4:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler Beach
2026-04-18T04:44
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
11:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler Beach
8:00 PM EDT
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
Tallahassee
FL

The capital of Florida.

From Butler Beach
201 mi
03h 02m
To Brent
207 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Weff Road

    1081 ft · 54 sec · Weff Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto A1A

    2 mi · 3 min · A1A

  3. 3

    Continue on Anastasia Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Anastasia Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South Holmes Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Holmes Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Kenton Morrison Road

    3009 ft · 55 sec · Kenton Morrison Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Four Mile Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Four Mile Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2123 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    344 mi · 6 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
344 mi · 84%
West Beltway
19.7 mi · 5%
I 95 North
19.1 mi · 5%
Anastasia Boulevard
3.56 mi · 1%
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
2.29 mi · 1%
A1A
1.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

344 mi · 06h 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 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.3 mi
359.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallahassee
03h 02m from Butler Beach
Leave By
11:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Butler Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 407.9 miles (656.4 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?

Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201 miles from Butler Beach and 207 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 359.6 miles (578.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 EDT. 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 $59.69 one way or $119.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Butler Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 359.64 mi (578.78 km).

Butler Beach

#1 Butler Beach

Census-designated place in St.

Population4,951
Coordinates29.7983000, -81.2670100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Weff Road (-81.266985, 29.797644)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 656 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.39 gal
54.48 L · about $59.69
Round trip
$119.38
28.78 gal · 108.96 L
Estimated CO2
127.9 kg one way
Round trip: 255.8 kg / 564 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $59.69 $119.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $66.14 $132.27
Premium $4.90 $70.45 $140.91
Diesel $4.35 $62.60 $125.19

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 Butler Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Butler Beach is 04:44:52, although it is 03:44:52 in Brent.

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.