How far is Fruit Cove, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Fruit Cove, FL to Brent, FL is about 369.1 miles (594 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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
369.12 mi
05h 32m
Flight
334.64 mi
538.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.64 mi
Kilometers
538.55 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.12 mi
Kilometers
594.04 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Fruit Cove
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruit Cove
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
5:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruit Cove
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Fruit Cove
184.4 mi
02h 46m
To Brent
184.7 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Cove and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Cove and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Oakvale Road

    1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Jose Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 8 min · San Jose Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2119 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · West Beltway

  6. 6

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

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    344 mi · 6 hr 9 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  10. 10

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruit Cove 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
344 mi · 93%
West Beltway
15.3 mi · 4%
San Jose Boulevard
4.89 mi · 1%
Fruit Cove Road
1.29 mi
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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
334.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 46m from Fruit Cove
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruit Cove and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fruit Cove to Brent?

The road trip is about 369.1 miles (594 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Fruit Cove and 184.7 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 334.7 miles (538.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.05 one way or $108.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fruit Cove 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 Fruit Cove and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Cove and Brent. Straight-line distance: 334.64 mi (538.55 km).

Fruit Cove

#1 Fruit Cove

Census designated place

Population29,362
Coordinates30.1110700, -81.6417600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakvale Road (-81.641914, 30.111002)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.03 gal
49.31 L · about $54.05
Round trip
$108.10
26.06 gal · 98.62 L
Estimated CO2
115.8 kg one way
Round trip: 231.6 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.05 $108.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.89 $119.77
Premium $4.90 $63.79 $127.59
Diesel $4.35 $56.68 $113.36

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fruit Cove, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Fruit Cove is 00:18:57, although it is 23:18:57 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.