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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
436.59 mi
06h 49m
Flight
374.5 mi
602.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.5 mi
Kilometers
602.7 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
436.59 mi
Kilometers
702.62 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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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 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, Jun 2, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Helen
Tue, Jun 2, 10:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Helen
2026-06-01T20:27
Arrive Brent
Tue, Jun 2, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:20 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
10:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Helen
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 Lake Helen
218 mi
03h 24m
To Brent
218.5 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Euclid Avenue

    1328 ft · 1 min · South Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Orange Camp Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Orange Camp Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway

    10 m · 1 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Kepler Road

    2636 ft · 53 sec · South Kepler Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · East New York Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East New York Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Blue Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Plymouth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Woodland Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Woodland Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 17

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 17

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West State Road 40

    39.2 mi · 55 min · West State Road 40

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest 77th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 77th Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  23. 23

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  26. 26

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  28. 28

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  31. 31

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 65%
I 75 North
77.7 mi · 18%
West State Road 40
39.2 mi · 9%
North US Highway 17
9.37 mi · 2%
North Woodland Boulevard
3.64 mi · 1%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Beltway
2.31 mi · 1%
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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
374.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monticello
03h 24m from Lake Helen
Leave By
10:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

Lake Helen

#1 Lake Helen

City in Volusia County, Florida, US

Population2,826
Coordinates28.9808200, -81.2333900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-81.233398, 28.981102)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 703 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
15.41 gal
58.32 L · about $63.92
Round trip
$127.84
30.82 gal · 116.64 L
Estimated CO2
136.9 kg one way
Round trip: 273.9 kg / 604 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Helen, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Lake Helen is 20:27:39, although it is 19:27:39 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.