How far is Laurel, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Laurel, FL to Brent, FL is about 507 miles (816 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 369.2 miles (594.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
507.04 mi
08h 01m
Flight
369.16 mi
594.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.16 mi
Kilometers
594.11 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
507.04 mi
Kilometers
816.01 km
Drive Time
08h 01m

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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 08h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Nov 7, 11:05 AM CST
Return by in Laurel
Sat, Nov 7, 8:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-11-07T04:03
Arrive Brent
Sat, Nov 7, 12:05 PM EST
Route Timing
08h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
8:00 PM EST
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Laurel
262.9 mi
04h 00m
To Brent
244.1 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Laurel Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Saturday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 14 mph N
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tamiami Trail

    733 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    1856 ft · 45 sec · Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    234.1 mi · 4 hr 12 min

  5. 5

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  10. 10

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 56%
Tamiami Trail
235 mi · 46%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 mi
Brent Lane
0.34 mi
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
08h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+137.8 mi
369.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 00m from Laurel
Leave By
7:56 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel 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 Laurel to Brent?

The road trip is about 507 miles (816 km) and usually takes 08h 01m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.9 miles from Laurel and 244.1 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 369.2 miles (594.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.8 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 EST. 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 $68.59 one way or $137.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Brent. Straight-line distance: 369.16 mi (594.11 km).

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#1 Laurel

Laurel is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.1437800, -82.4615800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 681 (-82.461513, 27.143814)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 816 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.89 gal
67.73 L · about $68.59
Round trip
$137.18
35.78 gal · 135.46 L
Estimated CO2
159 kg one way
Round trip: 318 kg / 701 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $68.59 $137.18
Mid-grade $4.32 $77.28 $154.57
Premium $4.66 $83.42 $166.84
Diesel $5.94 $106.28 $212.57

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Laurel, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Laurel is 04:03:42, although it is 03:03:42 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.