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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.41 mi
04h 28m
Flight
252.4 mi
406.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.4 mi
Kilometers
406.2 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.41 mi
Kilometers
473.81 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM CDT
Return by in Cross City
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cross City
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cross City
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sneads
FL

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

From Cross City
147.1 mi
02h 14m
To Brent
147.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
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 Cross City and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cross City and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 14th Avenue

    64 m · 15 sec · Southeast 14th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    211.8 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  9. 9

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 72%
Southeast 14th Avenue
6.38 mi · 2%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 2%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 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

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.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
252.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sneads
02h 14m from Cross City
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Cross City

#1 Cross City

Town in Florida, United States

Population1,741
Coordinates29.6346500, -83.1269400
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast 14th Avenue (-83.126398, 29.634706)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.33 L · about $43.10
Round trip
$86.20
20.78 gal · 78.66 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cross City, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Cross City is 02:26:43, although it is 01:26:43 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.