How far is Fort Myers, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Myers, FL to Brent, FL is about 588.9 miles (947.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 421.7 miles (678.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Myers and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers and Brent.
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Start on the route
134 m · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
100 m · 16 sec · Ironbridge Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
130 m · 12 sec · Hanson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street
48 m · 4 sec · Hanson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hanson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ortiz Avenue
84 m · 5 sec · Ortiz Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Ortiz Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Ortiz Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2140 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
296.9 mi · 5 hr 19 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 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
297 mi · 05h 19m
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 and Patchy Fog then 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 to Brent?
The road trip is about 588.9 miles (947.7 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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 294 miles from Fort Myers and 294.8 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 421.7 miles (678.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 167.2 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 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 $86.20 one way or $172.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Myers 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 and Patchy Fog then 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 and Brent. Straight-line distance: 421.66 mi (678.6 km).
#1 Fort Myers
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 91,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.6216800, -81.8405900 |
| 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: 948 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 20m |
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 | $86.20 | $172.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $95.50 | $191.01 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $101.74 | $203.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $90.39 | $180.79 |
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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