How far is Margate, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Margate, FL to Brent, FL is about 638.6 miles (1027.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 517.4 miles (832.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Margate and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate and Brent.
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Start on East River Drive
1172 ft · 40 sec · East River Drive
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Continue on Northwest 15th Street
658 ft · 24 sec · Northwest 15th Street
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Turn right onto State Road 7
674 ft · 23 sec · State Road 7
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Turn left onto Coconut Creek Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Coconut Creek Parkway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
770 ft · 17 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
651 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Margate and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Margate and Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Margate to Brent?
The road trip is about 638.6 miles (1027.7 km) and usually takes 09h 04m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.9 miles from Margate and 319.6 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 517.4 miles (832.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.2 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 $93.45 one way or $186.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Margate and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Margate and Sunny near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Margate and Brent. Straight-line distance: 517.37 mi (832.62 km).
#1 Margate
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 58,734 |
| Coordinates | 26.2445300, -80.2064400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1028 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 58m |
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 | $4.15 | $93.45 | $186.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $103.55 | $207.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $110.31 | $220.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $98.01 | $196.01 |
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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