How far is Cudjoe Key, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Cudjoe Key, FL to Brent, FL is about 859.4 miles (1383 km), with a travel time of about 13h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 532.6 miles (857.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 42m 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
859.37 mi
13h 21m
Flight
532.66 mi
857.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
532.66 mi
Kilometers
857.23 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
859.37 mi
Kilometers
1383.03 km
Drive Time
13h 21m

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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 13h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, May 7, 11:42 AM CDT
Return by in Cudjoe Key
Fri, May 8, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cudjoe Key
2026-05-06T23:21
Arrive Brent
Thu, May 7, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
13h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:21 PM to 7:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cudjoe Key
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
Leesburg
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Cudjoe Key
404.6 mi
06h 40m
To Brent
454.8 mi
06h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cudjoe Key and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Blimp Road

    1829 ft · 58 sec · Blimp Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Overseas Highway

    18.6 mi · 29 min · Overseas Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 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 Cudjoe Key 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 43%
I 10 West
284 mi · 33%
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 8%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 6%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 2%
Overseas Highway
18.6 mi · 2%
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
13h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+326.8 mi
532.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
06h 40m from Cudjoe Key
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cudjoe Key and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cudjoe Key to Brent?

The road trip is about 859.4 miles (1383 km) and usually takes 13h 21m 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?

Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 404.6 miles from Cudjoe Key and 454.8 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 532.6 miles (857.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 326.8 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 $125.77 one way or $251.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 269.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cudjoe Key and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Leesburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Plantation-Hermitage Hall

Leesburg , FL
3640 Westover Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748
Rating 4.5/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

15 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

17 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Ocala, Florida

49 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

DeLand

56 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cudjoe Key and Brent. Straight-line distance: 532.66 mi (857.23 km).

Cudjoe Key

#1 Cudjoe Key

Census designated place

Population1,763
Coordinates24.6715300, -81.4984200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Blimp Road (-81.499617, 24.671527)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
30.32 gal
114.79 L · about $125.77
Round trip
$251.53
60.64 gal · 229.58 L
Estimated CO2
269.5 kg one way
Round trip: 538.9 kg / 1188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $125.77 $251.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $139.35 $278.70
Premium $4.90 $148.45 $296.89
Diesel $4.35 $131.89 $263.78

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cudjoe Key, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Cudjoe Key is 23:21:21, although it is 22:21:21 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.