How far is Gandy, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Gandy, FL to Brent, FL is about 447.3 miles (719.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
447.26 mi
07h 10m
Flight
331.56 mi
533.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.56 mi
Kilometers
533.6 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
447.26 mi
Kilometers
719.79 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, May 30, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Gandy
Sun, May 31, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gandy
2026-05-30T13:06
Arrive Brent
Sat, May 30, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 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
9:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gandy
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 Gandy
238.6 mi
03h 35m
To Brent
208.7 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gandy and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on San Fernando Drive Northeast

    159 m · 20 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Gandy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown East, Downtown West

    131 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Downtown-East, Channelside Drive

    122 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Channelside Drive

    120 m · 13 sec · Channelside Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Orange Avenue

    1306 ft · 42 sec · North Orange Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward North I 275

    1142 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    16.5 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  12. 12

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  17. 17

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gandy 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 63%
North I 275
177 mi · 40%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
6.87 mi · 2%
Gandy Boulevard
5.1 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 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 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.7 mi
331.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 35m from Gandy
Leave By
9:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gandy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gandy to Brent?

The road trip is about 447.3 miles (719.8 km) and usually takes 07h 10m 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 238.6 miles from Gandy and 208.7 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.7 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 $65.46 one way or $130.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gandy and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gandy and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gandy and Brent. Straight-line distance: 331.56 mi (533.6 km).

Gandy

#1 Gandy

City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,031
Coordinates27.8685000, -82.6161200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: San Fernando Drive Northeast (-82.616081, 27.86851)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 720 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.78 gal
59.74 L · about $65.46
Round trip
$130.91
31.56 gal · 119.48 L
Estimated CO2
140.2 kg one way
Round trip: 280.5 kg / 618 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $65.46 $130.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $72.52 $145.05
Premium $4.90 $77.26 $154.52
Diesel $4.35 $68.64 $137.29

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gandy, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Gandy is 13:06:19, although it is 12:06:19 in Brent.

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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.