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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on The Club
3 m · 7 sec · The Club
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Continue on The Club
95 m · 27 sec · The Club
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Turn left onto Gulf Park Drive
1529 ft · 53 sec · Gulf Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tamiami Trail North
820 ft · 18 sec · Tamiami Trail North
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Continue on Tamiami Trail North
2.9 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail North
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Turn right onto Immokalee Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Immokalee Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
322.6 mi · 5 hr 47 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 Pelican Bay and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelican Bay and Brent. Straight-line distance: 441.19 mi (710.03 km).
#1 Pelican Bay
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,346 |
| Coordinates | 26.2312000, -81.8056400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 995 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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