How far is Fernandina Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Fernandina Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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
382.3 mi
05h 57m
Flight
343.71 mi
553.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
343.71 mi
Kilometers
553.15 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.3 mi
Kilometers
615.25 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fernandina Beach
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fernandina Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tallahassee
FL

The capital of Florida.

From Fernandina Beach
193.3 mi
02h 58m
To Brent
189 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fernandina Beach and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fernandina Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Ash Street

    1129 ft · 52 sec · Ash Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 8th Street

    14.4 mi · 25 min · South 8th Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South: Jacksonville

    1945 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295: West Beltway

    2594 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · West Beltway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    2217 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    343.6 mi · 6 hr 9 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  11. 11

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fernandina Beach 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
344 mi · 90%
South 8th Street
14.4 mi · 4%
West Beltway
13.9 mi · 4%
I 95 South
11 mi · 3%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

344 mi · 06h 09m

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
05h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
343.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallahassee
02h 58m from Fernandina Beach
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fernandina Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fernandina Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 382.3 miles (615.2 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.3 miles from Fernandina Beach and 189 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 343.7 miles (553.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.96 one way or $111.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fernandina Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fernandina Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 343.71 mi (553.15 km).

Fernandina Beach

#1 Fernandina Beach

City in Nassau County, Florida, United States

Population13,290
Coordinates30.6696800, -81.4625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Ash Street (-81.46256, 30.669867)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 615 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.49 gal
51.07 L · about $55.96
Round trip
$111.91
26.98 gal · 102.14 L
Estimated CO2
119.9 kg one way
Round trip: 239.8 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $55.96 $111.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $62.00 $124.00
Premium $4.90 $66.05 $132.09
Diesel $4.35 $58.68 $117.36

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 Fernandina Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Fernandina Beach is 06:56:40, although it is 05:56:40 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.