How far is Plantation, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Brent, FL is about 745.2 miles (1199.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 557.6 miles (897.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
745.2 mi
11h 14m
Flight
557.55 mi
897.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
557.55 mi
Kilometers
897.29 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
745.2 mi
Kilometers
1199.29 km
Drive Time
11h 14m

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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 11h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Nov 8, 10:53 PM CST
Return by in Plantation
Mon, Nov 9, 11:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plantation
2026-11-08T12:38
Arrive Brent
Sun, Nov 8, 11:53 PM EST
Route Timing
11h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:14 PM to 5:44 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
1:32 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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Plantation
371 mi
05h 37m
To Brent
374.2 mi
05h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE
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 the route

    26 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Overseas Highway

    19.7 mi · 33 min · Overseas Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    260.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  19. 19

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 49%
I 10 West
284 mi · 38%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 6%
Overseas Highway
19.7 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 3%
FL 296
1 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
11h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+187.6 mi
557.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
05h 37m from Plantation
Leave By
1:32 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 745.2 miles (1199.3 km) and usually takes 11h 14m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 371 miles from Plantation and 374.2 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 557.6 miles (897.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 187.6 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 $100.33 one way or $200.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 233.7 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plantation and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Brent. Straight-line distance: 557.55 mi (897.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Plantation

Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates24.9762400, -80.5522800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Overseas Highway (-80.552139, 24.976135)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)24h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)18h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
26.3 gal
99.54 L · about $100.33
Round trip
$200.67
52.6 gal · 199.08 L
Estimated CO2
233.7 kg one way
Round trip: 467.5 kg / 1031 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $100.33 $200.67
Mid-grade $4.30 $113.12 $226.23
Premium $4.64 $122.14 $244.27
Diesel $5.91 $155.46 $310.92

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 08, 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 12:38:40, although it is 11:38:40 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.