How far is North Fort Myers, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from North Fort Myers, FL to Brent, FL is about 580.9 miles (934.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 34m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Fort Myers and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Fort Myers and Brent.
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Start on North Tamiami Trail
3.4 mi · 5 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Continue on North Tamiami Trail
11.4 mi · 14 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi · 2 min · Tuckers Grade
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2299 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
276.8 mi · 4 hr 58 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 North Fort Myers 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.
Mostly Clear leaving North Fort Myers and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Fort Myers to Brent?
The road trip is about 580.9 miles (934.9 km) and usually takes 08h 34m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 290.2 miles from North Fort Myers and 290.7 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 163.2 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 $85.03 one way or $170.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Fort Myers and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around North Fort Myers and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Fort Myers and Brent. Straight-line distance: 417.77 mi (672.33 km).
#1 North Fort Myers
Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place
| Population | 39,407 |
| Coordinates | 26.6672900, -81.8800900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 935 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 14m |
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 | $85.03 | $170.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $94.22 | $188.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $100.37 | $200.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $89.18 | $178.35 |
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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