How far is Lakeside, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeside, FL to Brent, FL is about 360 miles (579.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 327 miles (526.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
359.95 mi
05h 21m
Flight
327 mi
526.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
327 mi
Kilometers
526.25 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
359.95 mi
Kilometers
579.29 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 AM CDT
Return by in Lakeside
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Lakeside
179.9 mi
02h 40m
To Brent
180 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Harden Road

    68 m · 11 sec · Harden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

    103 m · 20 sec · Parkside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moody Avenue

    928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peoria Road

    1262 ft · 37 sec · Peoria Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Drive

    2562 ft · 53 sec · College Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Blanding Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Blanding Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Jennings Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Jennings Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Challenger Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Challenger Drive

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 23 Toll North: First Coast Expressway North, Jacksonville, Lake City

    1666 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto First Coast Expressway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · First Coast Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    2902 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    337.5 mi · 6 hr 2 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 Lakeside 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
338 mi · 94%
First Coast Expressway
10.9 mi · 3%
Challenger Drive
3.07 mi · 1%
Blanding Boulevard
2.89 mi · 1%
Old Jennings Road
1.06 mi
FL 296
1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

338 mi · 06h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
327 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 40m from Lakeside
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lakeside and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lakeside to Brent?

The road trip is about 360 miles (579.3 km) and usually takes 05h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.9 miles from Lakeside and 180 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 327 miles (526.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.68 one way or $105.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakeside 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 Lakeside and Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Brent. Straight-line distance: 327 mi (526.25 km).

Lakeside

#1 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Harden Road (-81.76824, 30.13024)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 579 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.7 gal
48.08 L · about $52.68
Round trip
$105.36
25.4 gal · 96.16 L
Estimated CO2
112.9 kg one way
Round trip: 225.7 kg / 498 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.68 $105.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.37 $116.74
Premium $4.90 $62.18 $124.36
Diesel $4.35 $55.24 $110.49

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakeside, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Lakeside is 03:21:18, although it is 02:21:18 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.