How far is Opa-locka, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Opa-locka, FL to Brent, FL is about 663.3 miles (1067.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.5 miles (852.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
663.29 mi
09h 24m
Flight
529.45 mi
852.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.45 mi
Kilometers
852.06 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
663.29 mi
Kilometers
1067.46 km
Drive Time
09h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM CDT
Return by in Opa-locka
Mon, Apr 20, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opa-locka
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:25 PM to 3:55 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
5:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Opa-locka
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
West Park
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Opa-locka
330.8 mi
04h 42m
To Brent
332.5 mi
04h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Opa-locka and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Opa-locka and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ali Baba Avenue

    2439 ft · 1 min · Ali Baba Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    261.6 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  15. 15

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Opa-locka 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
369 mi · 56%
I 10 West
284 mi · 43%
Northwest 27th Avenue
3.48 mi · 1%
Northwest 199th Street
1.64 mi
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
09h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.8 mi
529.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Park
04h 42m from Opa-locka
Leave By
5:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Opa-locka and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Opa-locka to Brent?

The road trip is about 663.3 miles (1067.5 km) and usually takes 09h 24m 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?

West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 330.8 miles from Opa-locka and 332.5 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 529.5 miles (852.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.8 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 $97.10 one way or $194.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near West Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Park, 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 West Park.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

8 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

26 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

59 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

74 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opa-locka and Brent. Straight-line distance: 529.45 mi (852.06 km).

Opa-locka

#1 Opa-locka

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population15,663
Coordinates25.9023200, -80.2503300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.250329, 25.902224)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1067 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.41 gal
88.6 L · about $97.10
Round trip
$194.21
46.82 gal · 177.2 L
Estimated CO2
208 kg one way
Round trip: 416.1 kg / 917 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $97.10 $194.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $107.59 $215.18
Premium $4.90 $114.62 $229.23
Diesel $4.35 $101.83 $203.67

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Opa-locka, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Opa-locka is 05:41:03, although it is 04:41:03 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.