How far is Fort Myers Shores, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Myers Shores, FL to Brent, FL is about 585.4 miles (942.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 422.3 miles (679.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 36m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Myers Shores and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Shores and Brent.
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Start on River Ridge Boulevard
1578 ft · 1 min · River Ridge Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Palm Beach Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
2149 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
293.5 mi · 5 hr 15 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 Shores 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
294 mi · 05h 15m
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 Shores 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 Shores to Brent?
The road trip is about 585.4 miles (942.1 km) and usually takes 08h 36m 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 292.4 miles from Fort Myers Shores and 293 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 422.3 miles (679.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 163.1 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 $85.70 one way or $171.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 183.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Myers Shores 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 Shores 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 Shores and Brent. Straight-line distance: 422.28 mi (679.6 km).
#1 Fort Myers Shores
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 5,487 |
| Coordinates | 26.7092400, -81.7459200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 942 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 18m |
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 | $85.70 | $171.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $94.95 | $189.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $101.15 | $202.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $89.87 | $179.74 |
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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