How far is Plantation, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Brent, FL is about 533.7 miles (858.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
533.71 mi
07h 53m
Flight
376.7 mi
606.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
376.7 mi
Kilometers
606.24 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
533.71 mi
Kilometers
858.93 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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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 07h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Nov 8, 4:38 PM CST
Return by in Plantation
Mon, Nov 9, 1:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plantation
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Brent
Sun, Nov 8, 5:38 PM EST
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plantation
8:00 PM EST
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Plantation
266.5 mi
03h 56m
To Brent
267.3 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake of the Woods Drive

    2374 ft · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Venice East Boulevard

    2923 ft · 1 min · Venice East Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indian Hills Boulevard

    2447 ft · 1 min · Indian Hills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    241.4 mi · 4 hr 20 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 Plantation 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 53%
I 75 North
242 mi · 45%
Jacaranda Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Venice East Boulevard
0.55 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
07h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+157 mi
376.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 56m from Plantation
Leave By
8:12 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Plantation 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 Plantation to Brent?

The road trip is about 533.7 miles (858.9 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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 266.5 miles from Plantation and 267.3 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 376.7 miles (606.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 157 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 EST. 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 $72.21 one way or $144.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Plantation and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, 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 Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Brent. Straight-line distance: 376.7 mi (606.24 km).

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#1 Plantation

Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.0681100, -82.3728700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake of the Woods Drive (-82.372846, 27.068612)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 859 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.83 gal
71.29 L · about $72.21
Round trip
$144.43
37.66 gal · 142.58 L
Estimated CO2
167.3 kg one way
Round trip: 334.7 kg / 738 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $72.21 $144.43
Mid-grade $4.32 $81.40 $162.80
Premium $4.66 $87.79 $175.57
Diesel $5.92 $111.53 $223.06

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Plantation, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Plantation is 09:45:05, although it is 08:45:05 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.