How far is Cypress Lake, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Cypress Lake, FL to Brent, FL is about 596.7 miles (960.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 422.7 miles (680.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cypress Lake and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Lake and Brent.
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Start on Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
106 m · 21 sec · Myerlee Country Club Boulevard
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Turn left onto Winkler Road
2692 ft · 1 min · Winkler Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Lake Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Cypress Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Summerlin Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Summerlin Road
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
3109 ft · 1 min · Boy Scout Drive
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Continue on Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Turn right onto Colonial Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
298.5 mi · 5 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 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 Cypress Lake and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
299 mi · 05h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Lake and Clear near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cypress Lake to Brent?
The road trip is about 596.7 miles (960.3 km) and usually takes 08h 52m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 297.9 miles from Cypress Lake and 298.8 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 422.7 miles (680.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 174 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 $87.36 one way or $174.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cypress Lake and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Lake and Clear near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Lake and Brent. Straight-line distance: 422.69 mi (680.25 km).
#1 Cypress Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 11,846 |
| Coordinates | 26.5381300, -81.8992500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 960 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 26m |
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 | $87.36 | $174.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $96.79 | $193.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $103.11 | $206.22 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $91.61 | $183.22 |
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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