How far is Fort Meade, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Meade, FL to Brent, FL is about 508.5 miles (818.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
508.56 mi
07h 22m
Flight
377.87 mi
608.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.87 mi
Kilometers
608.12 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.56 mi
Kilometers
818.45 km
Drive Time
07h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, May 13, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Meade
Wed, May 13, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Meade
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Brent
Wed, May 13, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
9:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Meade
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
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Fort Meade
239.7 mi
03h 41m
To Brent
268.8 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NNE
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 Fort Meade and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Meade and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Charleston Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Charleston Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Charleston Avenue

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Charleston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bartow Road

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    15.9 mi · 24 min · North Florida Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    89 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1759 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  13. 13

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  18. 18

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Meade 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 56%
I 75 North
115 mi · 23%
North Florida Avenue
16 mi · 3%
Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 2%
Charleston Avenue
10.9 mi · 2%
FL 296
1 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 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.6 mi
377.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 41m from Fort Meade
Leave By
9:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade to Brent?

The road trip is about 508.5 miles (818.4 km) and usually takes 07h 22m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 239.7 miles from Fort Meade and 268.8 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 377.9 miles (608.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.6 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 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 $74.46 one way or $148.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Meade 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Meade and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Meade and Brent. Straight-line distance: 377.87 mi (608.12 km).

Fort Meade

#1 Fort Meade

City in Polk County, Florida, United States

Population6,260
Coordinates27.7522500, -81.8017500
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Charleston Avenue (-81.801546, 27.752251)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 818 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.95 gal
67.93 L · about $74.46
Round trip
$148.91
35.9 gal · 135.86 L
Estimated CO2
159.5 kg one way
Round trip: 319 kg / 703 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $74.46 $148.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $82.50 $165.00
Premium $4.90 $87.88 $175.77
Diesel $4.35 $78.08 $156.17

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Meade, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Fort Meade is 20:13:22, although it is 19:13:22 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.