How far is Ponce Inlet, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Ponce Inlet, FL to Brent, FL is about 458.6 miles (738.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
458.66 mi
06h 57m
Flight
389.39 mi
626.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.39 mi
Kilometers
626.67 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
458.66 mi
Kilometers
738.14 km
Drive Time
06h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, May 13, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Ponce Inlet
Wed, May 13, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponce Inlet
2026-05-12T22:03
Arrive Brent
Wed, May 13, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:28 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
10:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ponce Inlet
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 Ponce Inlet
229.1 mi
03h 28m
To Brent
229.5 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ponce Inlet and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Montrose Avenue

    85 m · 16 sec · Montrose Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oceanview Avenue

    607 ft · 34 sec · Oceanview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue

    4.3 mi · 10 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dunlawton Boulevard

    828 ft · 22 sec · Dunlawton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Dunlawton Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Dunlawton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Jacksonville

    2446 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    344 mi · 6 hr 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  15. 15

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponce Inlet 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
344 mi · 75%
I 95 North
80.8 mi · 18%
West Beltway
19.7 mi · 4%
Dunlawton Avenue
4.71 mi · 1%
South Atlantic Avenue
4.26 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

344 mi · 06h 09m

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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.2 mi
389.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 28m from Ponce Inlet
Leave By
10:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ponce Inlet and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ponce Inlet to Brent?

The road trip is about 458.6 miles (738.1 km) and usually takes 06h 57m 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 229.1 miles from Ponce Inlet and 229.5 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 389.4 miles (626.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 $67.16 one way or $134.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ponce Inlet and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ponce Inlet and Brent. Straight-line distance: 389.39 mi (626.67 km).

Ponce Inlet

#1 Ponce Inlet

Town in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Population3,335
Coordinates29.0963700, -80.9370000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Montrose Avenue (-80.937248, 29.096264)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 738 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.19 gal
61.27 L · about $67.16
Round trip
$134.31
32.38 gal · 122.54 L
Estimated CO2
143.9 kg one way
Round trip: 287.8 kg / 634 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $67.16 $134.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $74.41 $148.82
Premium $4.90 $79.27 $158.53
Diesel $4.35 $70.43 $140.85

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ponce Inlet, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Ponce Inlet is 22:03:43, although it is 21:03:43 in Brent.

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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.