How far is North Port, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from North Port, FL to Brent, FL is about 541.1 miles (870.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.3 miles (618.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 28m 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
541.09 mi
07h 44m
Flight
384.26 mi
618.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.26 mi
Kilometers
618.4 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
541.09 mi
Kilometers
870.8 km
Drive Time
07h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in North Port
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Port
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:14 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
8:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Port
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From North Port
270.2 mi
03h 52m
To Brent
270.9 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 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 North Port and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Port and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on North Port Boulevard

    52 m · 9 sec · North Port Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North River Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · North River Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Tampa

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    243.2 mi · 4 hr 22 min

  6. 6

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  11. 11

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Port 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 52%
I 75 North
244 mi · 45%
North River Road
5.66 mi · 1%
Tamiami Trail
4.1 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
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
07h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156.8 mi
384.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 52m from North Port
Leave By
8:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Port and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Port to Brent?

The road trip is about 541.1 miles (870.8 km) and usually takes 07h 44m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 270.2 miles from North Port and 270.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 384.3 miles (618.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.8 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 $79.19 one way or $158.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Port and Brent. Straight-line distance: 384.26 mi (618.4 km).

North Port

#1 North Port

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

Population73,738
Coordinates27.0442200, -82.2359300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.235897, 27.044311)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 871 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.09 gal
72.28 L · about $79.19
Round trip
$158.37
38.18 gal · 144.56 L
Estimated CO2
169.7 kg one way
Round trip: 339.3 kg / 748 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.19 $158.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $87.74 $175.48
Premium $4.90 $93.46 $186.93
Diesel $4.35 $83.04 $166.08

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 North Port, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in North Port is 04:19:08, although it is 03:19:08 in Brent.

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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.