How far is Cape Coral, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Coral, FL to Brent, FL is about 598.4 miles (963 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 419.2 miles (674.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 14m 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
598.39 mi
08h 37m
Flight
419.23 mi
674.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
419.23 mi
Kilometers
674.68 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
598.39 mi
Kilometers
963.01 km
Drive Time
08h 37m

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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 08h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, May 3, 2:01 PM CDT
Return by in Cape Coral
Sun, May 3, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Coral
2026-05-03T06:24
Arrive Brent
Sun, May 3, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:37 PM to 3:07 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
6:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Coral
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Cape Coral
294.4 mi
04h 18m
To Brent
304 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    38 m · 7 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Vincennes Boulevard

    109 m · 13 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Vincennes Boulevard

    19 m · 2 sec · Vincennes Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Vincennes Boulevard

    2436 ft · 1 min · Vincennes Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coronado Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · Coronado Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard South

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  8. 8

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard North

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Tamiami Trail

    10.4 mi · 13 min · North Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuckers Grade

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    276.8 mi · 4 hr 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  18. 18

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Coral 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 47%
I 75 North
277 mi · 46%
North Tamiami Trail
10.4 mi · 2%
Del Prado Boulevard North
6.5 mi · 1%
Del Prado Boulevard South
5.2 mi · 1%
Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

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
08h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+179.2 mi
419.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 18m from Cape Coral
Leave By
6:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Coral and Clear near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Coral to Brent?

The road trip is about 598.4 miles (963 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 294.4 miles from Cape Coral and 304 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 419.2 miles (674.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 179.2 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 $87.61 one way or $175.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Coral and Clear near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Coral and Brent. Straight-line distance: 419.23 mi (674.68 km).

Cape Coral

#1 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 963 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.12 gal
79.93 L · about $87.61
Round trip
$175.21
42.24 gal · 159.86 L
Estimated CO2
187.7 kg one way
Round trip: 375.4 kg / 828 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $87.61 $175.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $97.07 $194.14
Premium $4.90 $103.40 $206.81
Diesel $4.35 $91.87 $183.74

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cape Coral, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Cape Coral is 06:24:18, although it is 05:24:18 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.