How far is Cypress Gardens, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Cypress Gardens, FL to Brent, FL is about 471.2 miles (758.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 40m 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
471.24 mi
07h 20m
Flight
375.51 mi
604.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
375.51 mi
Kilometers
604.32 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
471.24 mi
Kilometers
758.39 km
Drive Time
07h 20m

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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 07h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, May 5, 1:36 PM CDT
Return by in Cypress Gardens
Tue, May 5, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Gardens
2026-05-05T07:15
Arrive Brent
Tue, May 5, 2:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 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
9:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Gardens
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Cypress Gardens
235.6 mi
03h 40m
To Brent
235.6 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Gardens and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Helena Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Helena Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Drive Southeast

    130 m · 16 sec · Roosevelt Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    26.4 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1507 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    883 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    18.9 mi · 20 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 Cypress Gardens 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 60%
Florida's Turnpike
126 mi · 27%
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
31.2 mi · 7%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.54 mi
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
07h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.7 mi
375.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 40m from Cypress Gardens
Leave By
9:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cypress Gardens to Brent?

The road trip is about 471.2 miles (758.4 km) and usually takes 07h 20m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.6 miles from Cypress Gardens and 235.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 375.5 miles (604.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.7 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 $68.98 one way or $137.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Gardens and Brent. Straight-line distance: 375.51 mi (604.32 km).

Cypress Gardens

#1 Cypress Gardens

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population8,917
Coordinates27.9939100, -81.6900800
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Helena Road (-81.690063, 27.993911)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 758 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.63 gal
62.95 L · about $68.98
Round trip
$137.96
33.26 gal · 125.9 L
Estimated CO2
147.8 kg one way
Round trip: 295.6 kg / 652 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $68.98 $137.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.43 $152.86
Premium $4.90 $81.42 $162.84
Diesel $4.35 $72.34 $144.68

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cypress Gardens, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Cypress Gardens is 07:15:51, although it is 06:15:51 in Brent.

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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.