How far is Ocala, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Ocala, FL to Brent, FL is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318 miles (511.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocala and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocala and Brent.
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Start on West Silver Springs Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Lake City
1883 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
83.1 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Ocala 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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Ocala 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 Ocala to Brent?
The road trip is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.3 miles from Ocala and 186.7 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318 miles (511.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.63 one way or $109.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ocala and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Ocala and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocala and Brent. Straight-line distance: 317.99 mi (511.76 km).
#1 Ocala
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
| Population | 61,669 |
| Coordinates | 29.1872000, -82.1400900 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 600 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $54.63 | $109.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $60.53 | $121.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $64.48 | $128.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $57.29 | $114.58 |
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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