How far is Green Cove Springs, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Green Cove Springs, FL to Brent, FL is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Cove Springs and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Cove Springs and Brent.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Ferris Street
2251 ft · 1 min · Ferris Street
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Continue on Idlewild Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Idlewild Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 23 Toll North: Jacksonville, Lake City
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway
25.8 mi · 30 min · First Coast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City
2902 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
337.5 mi · 6 hr 2 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 Green Cove Springs and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
338 mi · 06h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs to Brent?
The road trip is about 360.3 miles (579.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Green Cove Springs and 174.4 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 333.4 miles (536.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 5:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.72 one way or $105.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Green Cove Springs and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Cove Springs and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Cove Springs and Brent. Straight-line distance: 333.39 mi (536.54 km).
#1 Green Cove Springs
City in Clay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,920 |
| Coordinates | 29.9919100, -81.6781500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 580 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $52.72 | $105.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.42 | $116.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $62.23 | $124.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.29 | $110.58 |
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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