How far is Christmas, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Christmas, FL to Brent, FL is about 470.9 miles (757.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 397 miles (638.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 58m 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
470.94 mi
06h 59m
Flight
396.99 mi
638.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
396.99 mi
Kilometers
638.9 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
470.94 mi
Kilometers
757.9 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Christmas
Sun, Apr 19, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christmas
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:29 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
10:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Christmas
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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Christmas
235.1 mi
03h 29m
To Brent
235.8 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Colonial Drive

    807 ft · 17 sec · East Colonial Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on East Colonial Drive

    11.5 mi · 17 min · East Colonial Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Colonial Drive

    570 ft · 22 sec · East Colonial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 408 Toll West: Orlando, Ocoee

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East-West Expressway

    20.5 mi · 24 min · East-West Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

    1.2 km · 54 sec · Spessard L. Holland East-West Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Ocala

    3233 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    42.3 mi · 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  16. 16

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Christmas 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 60%
Florida's Turnpike
150 mi · 32%
East-West Expressway
20.5 mi · 4%
East Colonial Drive
11.7 mi · 2%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 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
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.9 mi
397 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 29m from Christmas
Leave By
10:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Christmas and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 470.9 miles (757.9 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.1 miles from Christmas and 235.8 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 397 miles (638.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 $68.94 one way or $137.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Christmas and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christmas and Brent. Straight-line distance: 396.99 mi (638.9 km).

Christmas

#1 Christmas

Unincorporated community in Florida, United States

Population1,146
Coordinates28.5363900, -81.0175600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 50 (-81.01757, 28.536575)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 758 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.62 gal
62.91 L · about $68.94
Round trip
$137.88
33.24 gal · 125.82 L
Estimated CO2
147.7 kg one way
Round trip: 295.4 kg / 651 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $68.94 $137.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.39 $152.77
Premium $4.90 $81.37 $162.74
Diesel $4.35 $72.30 $144.59

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Christmas, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Christmas is 05:41:09, although it is 04:41:09 in Brent.

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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.