How far is Plant City, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Plant City, FL to Brent, FL is about 475.3 miles (764.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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
475.32 mi
06h 46m
Flight
352.05 mi
566.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
352.05 mi
Kilometers
566.57 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
475.32 mi
Kilometers
764.95 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Plant City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plant City
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:16 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
10:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plant City
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
Greenville
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Plant City
229.4 mi
03h 23m
To Brent
245.9 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
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 Plant City and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plant City and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on North Warnell Street

    60 m · 13 sec · North Warnell Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Baker Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Wheeler Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Wheeler Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Paul Buchman Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Paul Buchman Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Alexander Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Alexander Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Paul S Buchman Highway

    9.9 mi · 13 min · Paul S Buchman Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Gall Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Gall Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto 7th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Fort King Road

    1555 ft · 33 sec · Fort King Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Gall Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Gall Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street

    44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street

    965 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Cortez Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    3051 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  22. 22

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  25. 25

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  27. 27

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  30. 30

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plant City 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 60%
I 75 North
133 mi · 28%
Paul S Buchman Highway
9.87 mi · 2%
Gall Boulevard
8.12 mi · 2%
7th Street
5.72 mi · 1%
Cortez Boulevard
2.95 mi · 1%
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
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.2 mi
352.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 23m from Plant City
Leave By
10:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Plant City 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 Plant City to Brent?

The road trip is about 475.3 miles (764.9 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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?

Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.4 miles from Plant City and 245.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.2 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 $69.56 one way or $139.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plant City 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 Plant City and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plant City and Brent. Straight-line distance: 352.05 mi (566.57 km).

Plant City

#1 Plant City

A city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population39,744
Coordinates28.0188800, -82.1146900
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: North Warnell Street (-82.114263, 28.018879)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 765 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.77 gal
63.49 L · about $69.56
Round trip
$139.12
33.54 gal · 126.98 L
Estimated CO2
149 kg one way
Round trip: 298.1 kg / 657 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.56 $139.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $77.07 $154.15
Premium $4.90 $82.11 $164.21
Diesel $4.35 $72.95 $145.90

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 Plant City, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Plant City is 01:10:26, although it is 00:10:26 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.