How far is Crystal River, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Crystal River, FL to Brent, FL is about 362.8 miles (583.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
362.76 mi
05h 39m
Flight
298.97 mi
481.14 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Crystal River.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.97 mi
Kilometers
481.14 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.76 mi
Kilometers
583.81 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, May 12, 11:22 PM CDT
Return by in Crystal River
Wed, May 13, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal River
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Brent
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal River
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Crystal River
181.2 mi
02h 49m
To Brent
181.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal River and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Crystal Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Northeast Crystal Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Citrus Avenue

    991 ft · 25 sec · North Citrus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Suncoast Boulevard

    46.6 mi · 58 min · Suncoast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    211.8 mi · 3 hr 47 min

  10. 10

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  12. 12

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal River 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 59%
Young Boulevard
95.7 mi · 26%
Suncoast Boulevard
46.6 mi · 13%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
298.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 49m from Crystal River
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crystal River and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal River to Brent?

The road trip is about 362.8 miles (583.8 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.2 miles from Crystal River and 181.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.09 one way or $106.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crystal River and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal River and Brent. Straight-line distance: 298.97 mi (481.14 km).

Crystal River

#1 Crystal River

City in Citrus County, Florida, United States

Population3,235
Coordinates28.9024800, -82.5926000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Crystal Street (-82.592599, 28.902412)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.46 L · about $53.09
Round trip
$106.19
25.6 gal · 96.92 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.09 $106.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.83 $117.66
Premium $4.90 $62.67 $125.34
Diesel $4.35 $55.68 $111.36

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crystal River, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Crystal River is 18:42:15, although it is 17:42:15 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.