How far is Placid Lakes, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Placid Lakes, FL to Brent, FL is about 539.7 miles (868.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.2 miles (671.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Placid Lakes and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Placid Lakes and Brent.
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Start on Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
830 ft · 39 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Challenger Street Northwest
2826 ft · 2 min · Challenger Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
2333 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on Placid Lakes Boulevard
849 ft · 25 sec · Placid Lakes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard Northeast
79 m · 14 sec · Washington Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Placid View Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Placid View Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Mirror Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Mirror Drive
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
41.5 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
883 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
1991 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
18.9 mi · 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Placid Lakes 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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Placid Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Placid Lakes to Brent?
The road trip is about 539.7 miles (868.5 km) and usually takes 08h 30m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.5 miles from Placid Lakes and 276.2 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.2 miles (671.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.5 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 $78.98 one way or $157.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Placid Lakes and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Placid Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Placid Lakes and Brent. Straight-line distance: 417.21 mi (671.44 km).
#1 Placid Lakes
City in United States of America
| Population | 3,716 |
| Coordinates | 27.2414400, -81.4070200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 869 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 43m |
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 | $78.98 | $157.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $87.51 | $175.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $93.22 | $186.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $82.82 | $165.65 |
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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