How far is Live Oak, FL from Brooksville, FL?
The driving distance from Live Oak, FL to Brooksville, FL is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Marion County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Live Oak and Brooksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Live Oak and Brooksville.
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Start on Dowling Avenue
106 m · 17 sec · Dowling Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Howard Street
19.8 mi · 27 min · Howard Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1339 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
125.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 50: Brooksville, Orlando
3262 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 98 North, FL 50 West
69 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cortez Boulevard
8.2 mi · 11 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Jefferson Street
2 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Live Oak and Brooksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Live Oak and Sunny near Brooksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Live Oak to Brooksville?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McIntosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Live Oak and 78 miles from Brooksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Live Oak and Sunny near Brooksville.
Stop Ideas Near McIntosh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McIntosh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Live Oak and Brooksville. Straight-line distance: 125.39 mi (201.79 km).
#1 Live Oak
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,990 |
| Coordinates | 30.2949500, -82.9840200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooksville
County seat of Hernando County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,824 |
| Coordinates | 28.5555400, -82.3899100 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooksville (-82.38991, 28.55554)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $4.20 | $23.19 | $46.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $27.66 | $55.31 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $33.51 | $67.01 |
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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