How far is Ellenton, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Ellenton, FL to Brent, FL is about 479.7 miles (772 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.8 miles (563 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m 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
479.7 mi
07h 38m
Flight
349.84 mi
563.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.84 mi
Kilometers
563.01 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
479.7 mi
Kilometers
772 km
Drive Time
07h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Ellenton
Wed, May 13, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellenton
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Brent
Wed, May 13, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:38 PM to 2:08 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
8:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellenton
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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Ellenton
249.3 mi
03h 49m
To Brent
230.4 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Ellenton and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ellenton and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    4 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 301

    1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 301

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    209.4 mi · 3 hr 45 min

  5. 5

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  10. 10

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellenton 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 59%
US Highway 301
211 mi · 44%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 mi
Brent Lane
0.34 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 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.9 mi
349.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 49m from Ellenton
Leave By
8:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellenton 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 Ellenton to Brent?

The road trip is about 479.7 miles (772 km) and usually takes 07h 38m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 249.3 miles from Ellenton and 230.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 349.8 miles (563 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.9 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 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 $70.23 one way or $140.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellenton and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellenton and Brent. Straight-line distance: 349.84 mi (563.01 km).

Ellenton

#1 Ellenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,275
Coordinates27.5217100, -82.5276000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: US 301 (-82.527577, 27.521677)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 772 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.93 gal
64.08 L · about $70.23
Round trip
$140.45
33.86 gal · 128.16 L
Estimated CO2
150.5 kg one way
Round trip: 300.9 kg / 663 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $70.23 $140.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $77.81 $155.62
Premium $4.90 $82.89 $165.78
Diesel $4.35 $73.65 $147.29

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 Ellenton, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Ellenton is 18:42:18, although it is 17:42:18 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.