How far is Madison, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Madison, FL to Brent, FL is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
245.58 mi
03h 39m
Flight
227.66 mi
366.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.66 mi
Kilometers
366.39 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.58 mi
Kilometers
395.22 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-04-23T06:45
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:39 AM to 10:39 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cottondale
FL

Town in Florida, United States

From Madison
122.7 mi
01h 49m
To Brent
122.9 mi
01h 49m

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
0 to 5 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 Madison and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Range Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southwest Range Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1605 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    238.3 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  6. 6

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  8. 8

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Brent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
239 mi · 97%
Southwest Range Avenue
3.96 mi · 2%
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 left

238 mi · 04h 16m

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
227.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottondale
01h 49m from Madison
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Cottondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Madison and 122.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.92 one way or $71.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Brent. Straight-line distance: 227.66 mi (366.39 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population2,789
Coordinates30.4693800, -83.4129300
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Range Avenue (-83.412931, 30.469383)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.66 gal
32.8 L · about $35.92
Round trip
$71.84
17.32 gal · 65.6 L
Estimated CO2
77 kg one way
Round trip: 153.9 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $35.92 $71.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.80 $79.60
Premium $4.90 $42.40 $84.80
Diesel $4.35 $37.67 $75.34

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 Madison, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Madison is 06:45:43, although it is 05:45:43 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.