How far is Howey-in-the-Hills, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Howey-in-the-Hills, FL to Brent, FL is about 418.2 miles (673 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
418.18 mi
06h 13m
Flight
349.76 mi
562.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.76 mi
Kilometers
562.88 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.18 mi
Kilometers
673 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Howey-in-the-Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Howey-in-the-Hills
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 12:43 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
11:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Howey-in-the-Hills
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
Monticello
FL

City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States

From Howey-in-the-Hills
208.9 mi
03h 06m
To Brent
209.3 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Howey-in-the-Hills and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Howey-in-the-Hills and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cedar Street

    41 m · 8 sec · East Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Palm Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    2321 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    12 mi · 13 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  14. 14

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Howey-in-the-Hills 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 68%
Florida's Turnpike
119 mi · 29%
Palm Avenue
11.4 mi · 3%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.44 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
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
349.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 06m from Howey-in-the-Hills
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Howey-in-the-Hills and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Howey-in-the-Hills to Brent?

The road trip is about 418.2 miles (673 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?

Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.9 miles from Howey-in-the-Hills and 209.3 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 349.8 miles (562.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 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 $61.22 one way or $122.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Howey-in-the-Hills 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 Howey-in-the-Hills and Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Howey-in-the-Hills and Brent. Straight-line distance: 349.76 mi (562.88 km).

Howey-in-the-Hills

#1 Howey-in-the-Hills

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates28.7169400, -81.7734100
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cedar Street (-81.773303, 28.716603)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 673 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.76 gal
55.86 L · about $61.22
Round trip
$122.45
29.52 gal · 111.72 L
Estimated CO2
131.2 kg one way
Round trip: 262.3 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $61.22 $122.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $67.84 $135.67
Premium $4.90 $72.26 $144.53
Diesel $4.35 $64.21 $128.41

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 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Howey-in-the-Hills is 05:21:42, although it is 04:21:42 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.