How far is Hernando, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Hernando, FL to Brent, FL is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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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 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hernando and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hernando and Brent.
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Start on Florida Avenue
749 ft · 18 sec · Florida Avenue
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Turn slight right
21.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Lake City
1854 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Hernando 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 right
283 mi · 05h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hernando 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 Hernando to Brent?
The road trip is about 369.3 miles (594.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 197.2 miles from Hernando and 172.1 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 5:14 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 Hernando and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hernando and Partly Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hernando and Brent. Straight-line distance: 311.26 mi (500.93 km).
#1 Hernando
City in Mississippi
| Population | 9,054 |
| Coordinates | 28.8999800, -82.3745400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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