How far is Lake Helen, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Helen, FL to Brent, FL is about 436.6 miles (702.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Helen and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Helen and Brent.
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Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue
44 m · 8 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto South Euclid Avenue
1328 ft · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Orange Camp Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Camp Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway
10 m · 1 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway
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Continue on South Kepler Road
2636 ft · 53 sec · South Kepler Road
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East New York Avenue
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Keep slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East New York Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Blue Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Plymouth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue
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Turn right onto North Woodland Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Woodland Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard
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Continue on North US Highway 17
3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17
42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17
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Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17
5.5 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto West State Road 40
39.2 mi · 55 min · West State Road 40
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Northwest 77th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 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 Lake Helen 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lake Helen and Chance 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 Lake Helen to Brent?
The road trip is about 436.6 miles (702.6 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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 218 miles from Lake Helen and 218.5 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 $63.92 one way or $127.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Helen and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lake Helen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Helen and Brent. Straight-line distance: 374.5 mi (602.7 km).
#1 Lake Helen
City in Volusia County, Florida, US
| Population | 2,826 |
| Coordinates | 28.9808200, -81.2333900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 703 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
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 | $63.92 | $127.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $70.82 | $141.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.45 | $150.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $67.03 | $134.07 |
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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