How far is Clearwater, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Clearwater, FL to Brent, FL is about 449.9 miles (724 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 318.5 miles (512.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
449.9 mi
07h 16m
Flight
318.49 mi
512.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
318.49 mi
Kilometers
512.56 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
449.9 mi
Kilometers
724.04 km
Drive Time
07h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM CDT
Return by in Clearwater
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clearwater
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 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
9:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clearwater
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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Clearwater
217.2 mi
03h 38m
To Brent
232.8 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fort Harrison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Fort Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    854 ft · 27 sec · Marshall Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshall Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Marshall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fulton Avenue

    616 ft · 13 sec · Fulton Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Fairmont Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Fairmont Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Street

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Douglas Avenue

    2954 ft · 1 min · Douglas Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sunset Point Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Sunset Point Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Belcher Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Belcher Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Countryside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Countryside Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    2401 ft · 59 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    206.7 mi · 4 hr 35 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    211.8 mi · 3 hr 47 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 Clearwater 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 47%
US 19 North
207 mi · 46%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 1%
Sunset Point Road
2.61 mi · 1%
North Belcher Road
1.14 mi
North Fort Harrison Avenue
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

212 mi · 03h 47m

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
07h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+131.4 mi
318.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 38m from Clearwater
Leave By
9:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clearwater and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 449.9 miles (724 km) and usually takes 07h 16m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 217.2 miles from Clearwater and 232.8 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 318.5 miles (512.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.4 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 $65.87 one way or $131.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clearwater 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 Clearwater and Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Brent. Straight-line distance: 318.49 mi (512.56 km).

Clearwater

#1 Clearwater

The second most populous city in Pinellas County, Florida.

Population116,552
Coordinates27.9658500, -82.8001000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fort Harrison Avenue (-82.799962, 27.965851)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 724 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.88 gal
60.1 L · about $65.87
Round trip
$131.74
31.76 gal · 120.2 L
Estimated CO2
141.1 kg one way
Round trip: 282.3 kg / 622 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.87 $131.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $72.98 $145.97
Premium $4.90 $77.75 $155.50
Diesel $4.35 $69.08 $138.16

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 Clearwater, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Clearwater is 05:11:23, although it is 04:11:23 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.