How far is Longwood, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Longwood, FL to Brent, FL is about 461 miles (741.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.7 miles (603 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 44m 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
460.98 mi
06h 52m
Flight
374.71 mi
603.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.71 mi
Kilometers
603.04 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
460.98 mi
Kilometers
741.88 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, May 17, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Longwood
Sun, May 17, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longwood
2026-05-16T20:55
Arrive Brent
Sun, May 17, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:22 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
10:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longwood
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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Longwood
230.3 mi
03h 26m
To Brent
230.7 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · Palmetto Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1908 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4: Daytona Beach, Tampa

    121 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2353 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 414: Maitland Boulevard, Lake Destiny Road

    1080 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 414: Maitland Boulevard

    894 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 414 West: Maitland Boulevard

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maitland Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Maitland Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Apopka Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Apopka Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on John Land Apopka Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · John Land Apopka Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 South Toll: Tampa

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    7 mi · 8 min · Western Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Ocala, North Florida’s Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    39.7 mi · 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  21. 21

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  26. 26

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  29. 29

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Longwood 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
7 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 62%
Florida's Turnpike
147 mi · 32%
Western Beltway
7.01 mi · 2%
I 4 West
3.99 mi · 1%
Maitland Boulevard
3.84 mi · 1%
Apopka Expressway
3.63 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 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.3 mi
374.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 26m from Longwood
Leave By
10:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Longwood 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 Longwood to Brent?

The road trip is about 461 miles (741.9 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.3 miles from Longwood and 230.7 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 374.7 miles (603 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.3 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 $67.49 one way or $134.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longwood and Brent. Straight-line distance: 374.71 mi (603.04 km).

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#1 Longwood

City in Seminole County, Florida, United States

Population14,085
Coordinates28.7030500, -81.3384000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmetto Avenue (-81.3384, 28.7031)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 742 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.27 gal
61.58 L · about $67.49
Round trip
$134.98
32.54 gal · 123.16 L
Estimated CO2
144.6 kg one way
Round trip: 289.2 kg / 638 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.49 $134.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.78 $149.55
Premium $4.90 $79.66 $159.32
Diesel $4.35 $70.77 $141.55

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 · May 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Longwood, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Longwood is 20:55:02, although it is 19:55:02 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.