How far is Lake Sarasota, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Sarasota, FL to Brent, FL is about 496.3 miles (798.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Sarasota and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Sarasota and Brent.
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Start on Timor Place
139 m · 22 sec · Timor Place
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Turn right onto Samoa Drive
85 m · 18 sec · Samoa Drive
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Turn left onto Mauna Loa Boulevard
1949 ft · 56 sec · Mauna Loa Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bee Ridge Road
1671 ft · 42 sec · Bee Ridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1871 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
227 mi · 4 hr 4 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 Sarasota 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.
Sunny leaving Lake Sarasota 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 Lake Sarasota to Brent?
The road trip is about 496.3 miles (798.7 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 257.6 miles from Lake Sarasota and 238.7 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.4 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 $72.63 one way or $145.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Sarasota 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 Lake Sarasota and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Sarasota and Brent. Straight-line distance: 363.85 mi (585.56 km).
#1 Lake Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,679 |
| Coordinates | 27.2925500, -82.4376000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 799 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 11m |
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 | $72.63 | $145.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $80.48 | $160.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $85.73 | $171.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $76.17 | $152.34 |
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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