How far is Palm Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 607.7 miles (978 km), with a travel time of about 08h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 508.2 miles (817.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 16m 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
607.69 mi
08h 38m
Flight
508.15 mi
817.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
508.15 mi
Kilometers
817.79 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
607.69 mi
Kilometers
977.99 km
Drive Time
08h 38m

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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 08h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Palm Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Beach
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:38 PM to 3:08 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
6:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Beach
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From Palm Beach
303.5 mi
04h 19m
To Brent
304.2 mi
04h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road

    9 m · 6 sec · South County Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Royal Palm Way

    2661 ft · 1 min · Royal Palm Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Royal Park Bridge

    1091 ft · 29 sec · Royal Park Bridge

  4. 4

    Continue on Lakeview Avenue

    2361 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Okeechobee Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Okeechobee Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Miami, Daytona Beach

    657 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2131 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    2591 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  20. 20

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  22. 22

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Beach 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
299 mi · 49%
I 10 West
284 mi · 47%
I 95 North
17.1 mi · 3%
Okeechobee Boulevard
1.01 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
08h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.5 mi
508.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 19m from Palm Beach
Leave By
6:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palm Beach and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 607.7 miles (978 km) and usually takes 08h 38m 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 303.5 miles from Palm Beach and 304.2 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 508.2 miles (817.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.5 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 $88.93 one way or $177.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake City, 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 Lake City.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 508.15 mi (817.79 km).

Palm Beach

#1 Palm Beach

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population8,836
Coordinates26.7056200, -80.0364300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: South County Road (-80.036382, 26.705618)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 978 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.44 gal
81.17 L · about $88.93
Round trip
$177.87
42.88 gal · 162.34 L
Estimated CO2
190.5 kg one way
Round trip: 381.1 kg / 840 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $88.93 $177.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $98.54 $197.08
Premium $4.90 $104.97 $209.94
Diesel $4.35 $93.26 $186.53

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 Palm Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Palm Beach is 22:33:34, although it is 21:33:34 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.