How far is Hernando Beach, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Hernando Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 399 miles (642.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308 miles (495.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 55m 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 06h 27m.
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.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hernando Beach and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando Beach and Brent.
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Start on Palometa Drive
1548 ft · 1 min · Palometa Drive
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Turn right onto Jew Fish Drive
1501 ft · 1 min · Jew Fish Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Shoal Line Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Shoal Line Boulevard
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Turn slight left
69 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Osowaw Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Osowaw Boulevard
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Continue on Osowaw Boulevard
1327 ft · 39 sec · Osowaw Boulevard
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Turn left onto Commercial Way
17.6 mi · 23 min · Commercial Way
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Continue on Suncoast Boulevard
61.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Suncoast Boulevard
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Continue on Young Boulevard
89.3 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Young Boulevard
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
211.8 mi · 3 hr 47 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 Hernando Beach 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
212 mi · 03h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hernando Beach and Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hernando Beach to Brent?
The road trip is about 399 miles (642.1 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.3 miles from Hernando Beach and 199.7 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308 miles (495.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 91 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 $58.40 one way or $116.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hernando Beach 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 Hernando Beach and Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hernando Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 307.99 mi (495.66 km).
#1 Hernando Beach
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 2,299 |
| Coordinates | 28.4694400, -82.6592700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 642 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $58.40 | $116.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $64.71 | $129.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $68.94 | $137.87 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $61.25 | $122.50 |
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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