How far is Cross City, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Cross City, FL to Brent, FL is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cross City and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cross City and Brent.
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Start on Southeast 14th Avenue
64 m · 15 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue
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Turn left
67.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
211.8 mi · 3 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cross City and Brent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cross City and Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cross City to Brent?
The road trip is about 294.4 miles (473.8 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sneads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Cross City and 147.3 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.4 miles (406.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.10 one way or $86.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cross City and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cross City and Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cross City and Brent. Straight-line distance: 252.4 mi (406.2 km).
#1 Cross City
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 1,741 |
| Coordinates | 29.6346500, -83.1269400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $43.10 | $86.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.75 | $95.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.87 | $101.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $45.20 | $90.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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