How far is Pelican Bay, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Pelican Bay, FL to Brent, FL is about 618 miles (994.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 441.2 miles (710 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 25m 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
617.98 mi
09h 12m
Flight
441.19 mi
710.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
441.19 mi
Kilometers
710.03 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
617.98 mi
Kilometers
994.54 km
Drive Time
09h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, May 14, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Pelican Bay
Thu, May 14, 11:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pelican Bay
2026-05-14T05:27
Arrive Brent
Thu, May 14, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:13 PM to 3:43 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
5:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pelican Bay
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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From Pelican Bay
308.7 mi
04h 36m
To Brent
309.3 mi
04h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pelican Bay and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pelican Bay and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on The Club

    3 m · 7 sec · The Club

  2. 2

    Continue on The Club

    95 m · 27 sec · The Club

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Park Drive

    1529 ft · 53 sec · Gulf Park Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Tamiami Trail North

    820 ft · 18 sec · Tamiami Trail North

  5. 5

    Continue on Tamiami Trail North

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Immokalee Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Immokalee Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    322.6 mi · 5 hr 47 min

  9. 9

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  14. 14

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pelican Bay 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
323 mi · 52%
I 10 West
284 mi · 46%
Immokalee Road
3.69 mi · 1%
Tamiami Trail North
3.1 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

323 mi · 05h 47m

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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+176.8 mi
441.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
04h 36m from Pelican Bay
Leave By
5:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pelican Bay and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pelican Bay to Brent?

The road trip is about 618 miles (994.5 km) and usually takes 09h 12m 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?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 308.7 miles from Pelican Bay and 309.3 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 441.2 miles (710 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.8 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 $90.47 one way or $180.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pelican Bay and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pelican Bay and Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, 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 Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Bay and Brent. Straight-line distance: 441.19 mi (710.03 km).

Pelican Bay

#1 Pelican Bay

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

Population6,346
Coordinates26.2312000, -81.8056400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: The Club (-81.805666, 26.231195)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 995 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.81 gal
82.55 L · about $90.47
Round trip
$180.94
43.62 gal · 165.1 L
Estimated CO2
193.8 kg one way
Round trip: 387.7 kg / 855 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $90.47 $180.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $100.24 $200.48
Premium $4.90 $106.78 $213.56
Diesel $4.35 $94.87 $189.75

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pelican Bay, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Pelican Bay is 05:27:20, although it is 04:27:20 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.