How far is Indian Rocks Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Indian Rocks Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 01m 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
459.34 mi
07h 30m
Flight
319.47 mi
514.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.47 mi
Kilometers
514.13 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
459.34 mi
Kilometers
739.23 km
Drive Time
07h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM CDT
Return by in Indian Rocks Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Rocks Beach
2026-04-18T19:11
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 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
8:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Rocks Beach
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 Indian Rocks Beach
245.3 mi
03h 45m
To Brent
214.1 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Indian Rocks Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Saturday
Using Harbor Bluffs as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Rocks Beach and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Rocks Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    51 m · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gulf Boulevard

    2893 ft · 1 min · Gulf Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    1581 ft · 46 sec · 5th Avenue North

  4. 4

    Continue on Indian Rocks Causeway

    141 m · 11 sec · Indian Rocks Causeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Walsingham Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Walsingham Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ulmerton Road

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Ulmerton Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 275 North: Tampa

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ulmerton Road

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 36 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min

  10. 10

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  15. 15

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Rocks Beach 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 62%
Ulmerton Road
106 mi · 23%
I 275 North
95.1 mi · 21%
Walsingham Road
1.88 mi
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 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+139.9 mi
319.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 45m from Indian Rocks Beach
Leave By
8:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indian Rocks Beach 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 Indian Rocks Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 459.3 miles (739.2 km) and usually takes 07h 30m 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 245.3 miles from Indian Rocks Beach and 214.1 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 319.4 miles (514.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.9 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 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 $67.24 one way or $134.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Rocks Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Rocks Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 319.47 mi (514.13 km).

Indian Rocks Beach

#1 Indian Rocks Beach

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Population4,274
Coordinates27.8753000, -82.8512200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-82.850838, 27.875727)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 739 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.21 gal
61.36 L · about $67.24
Round trip
$134.48
32.42 gal · 122.72 L
Estimated CO2
144.1 kg one way
Round trip: 288.1 kg / 635 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.24 $134.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.50 $149.00
Premium $4.90 $79.36 $158.73
Diesel $4.35 $70.51 $141.03

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indian Rocks Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Indian Rocks Beach is 19:11:20, although it is 18:11:20 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.