How far is Key West, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Key West, FL to Brent, FL is about 882.8 miles (1420.7 km), with a travel time of about 13h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 527.7 miles (849.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 26h 47m 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
882.76 mi
13h 23m
Flight
527.7 mi
849.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
527.7 mi
Kilometers
849.25 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
882.76 mi
Kilometers
1420.66 km
Drive Time
13h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 13h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, May 26, 6:46 PM CDT
Return by in Key West
Wed, May 27, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Key West
2026-05-26T06:22
Arrive Brent
Tue, May 26, 7:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
13h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:24 PM to 7:54 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
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Key West
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Key West
414.4 mi
06h 41m
To Brent
468.4 mi
06h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Key West and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Key West and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on George Street

    112 m · 21 sec · George Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Flagler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Flagler Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

    1367 ft · 41 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Overseas Highway

    36.1 mi · 57 min · Overseas Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  16. 16

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  21. 21

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Key West 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 42%
I 10 West
284 mi · 32%
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 8%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 5%
Overseas Highway
36.1 mi · 4%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 2%
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
13h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
26h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+355.1 mi
527.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
06h 41m from Key West
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Key West and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Key West to Brent?

The road trip is about 882.8 miles (1420.7 km) and usually takes 13h 23m 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?

Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 414.4 miles from Key West and 468.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 527.7 miles (849.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 355.1 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 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 $129.21 one way or $258.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 276.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Key West and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Yalaha

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yalaha.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Key West and Brent. Straight-line distance: 527.7 mi (849.25 km).

Key West

#1 Key West

County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys

Population23,767
Coordinates24.5552400, -81.7816300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: George Street (-81.781612, 24.555252)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)29h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)22h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)17h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)11h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
31.15 gal
117.91 L · about $129.21
Round trip
$258.42
62.3 gal · 235.82 L
Estimated CO2
276.8 kg one way
Round trip: 553.7 kg / 1221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $129.21 $258.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $143.17 $286.33
Premium $4.90 $152.51 $305.02
Diesel $4.35 $135.50 $271.00

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 · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Key West, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Key West is 06:22:52, although it is 05:22:52 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.