How far is Fanning Springs, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Fanning Springs, FL to Brent, FL is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.81 mi
04h 43m
Flight
264.65 mi
425.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.65 mi
Kilometers
425.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.81 mi
Kilometers
495.38 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM CDT
Return by in Fanning Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fanning Springs
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fanning Springs
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
Chattahoochee
FL

City in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

From Fanning Springs
153.7 mi
02h 21m
To Brent
154.1 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 12 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fanning Springs and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fanning Springs and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    530 ft · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Take the ramp uturn

    698 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    211.8 mi · 3 hr 47 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 Fanning Springs 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
212 mi · 69%
Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 2%
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 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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
264.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chattahoochee
02h 21m from Fanning Springs
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fanning Springs 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 Fanning Springs to Brent?

The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Chattahoochee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Fanning Springs and 154.1 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.05 one way or $90.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fanning Springs and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fanning Springs and Brent. Straight-line distance: 264.65 mi (425.92 km).

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#1 Fanning Springs

City in Gilchrist and Levy counties in Florida, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates29.5907900, -82.9292900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: US 19 (-82.929273, 29.590917)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.86 gal
41.12 L · about $45.05
Round trip
$90.09
21.72 gal · 82.24 L
Estimated CO2
96.5 kg one way
Round trip: 193 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.05 $90.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.91 $99.83
Premium $4.90 $53.17 $106.34
Diesel $4.35 $47.24 $94.48

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fanning Springs, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Fanning Springs is 22:11:55, although it is 21:11:55 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.