How far is Fort Myers Beach, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 604.3 miles (972.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 424.3 miles (682.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Myers Beach and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Beach and Brent.
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Start on Carolina Avenue
600 ft · 31 sec · Carolina Avenue
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Turn right onto Estero Boulevard
1872 ft · 1 min · Estero Boulevard
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Continue on San Carlos Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · San Carlos Boulevard
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Turn right
1682 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn right onto Gladiolus Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gladiolus Drive
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Continue on Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
1709 ft · 35 sec · 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 Fort Myers Beach 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.
Sunny leaving Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach to Brent?
The road trip is about 604.3 miles (972.5 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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 301.7 miles from Fort Myers Beach and 302.6 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 424.3 miles (682.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 180 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 $88.44 one way or $176.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach and Mostly Sunny 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 Fort Myers Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 424.26 mi (682.78 km).
#1 Fort Myers Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,117 |
| Coordinates | 26.4527100, -81.9501100 |
| 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: 972 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 32m |
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 | $88.44 | $176.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $97.99 | $195.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $104.38 | $208.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $92.74 | $185.48 |
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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