How far is Princeton, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Princeton, FL to Brent, FL is about 697.5 miles (1122.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 537.9 miles (865.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 41m 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
697.51 mi
10h 20m
Flight
537.83 mi
865.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
537.83 mi
Kilometers
865.55 km
Flight Time
01h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
697.51 mi
Kilometers
1122.53 km
Drive Time
10h 20m

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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 10h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, Nov 10, 11:16 AM CST
Return by in Princeton
Tue, Nov 10, 10:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton
2026-11-10T01:55
Arrive Brent
Tue, Nov 10, 12:16 PM EST
Route Timing
10h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:21 PM to 4:51 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
3:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeton
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
Micanopy
FL

Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Princeton
347 mi
05h 10m
To Brent
350.6 mi
05h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Dixie Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    1204 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  4. 4

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

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

  5. 5

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

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

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

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

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

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  16. 16

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
368 mi · 53%
I 10 West
284 mi · 41%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
35.1 mi · 5%
South Dixie Highway
4.06 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 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
10h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+159.6 mi
537.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micanopy
05h 10m from Princeton
Leave By
3:18 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Brent?

The road trip is about 697.5 miles (1122.5 km) and usually takes 10h 20m 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?

Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 347 miles from Princeton and 350.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 537.9 miles (865.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 159.6 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 $93.59 one way or $187.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Princeton and Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Micanopy

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

17 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

34 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

64 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Brent. Straight-line distance: 537.83 mi (865.55 km).

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#1 Princeton

Princeton is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.5384400, -80.4089400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-80.408965, 25.538452)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.61 gal
93.17 L · about $93.59
Round trip
$187.18
49.22 gal · 186.34 L
Estimated CO2
218.7 kg one way
Round trip: 437.4 kg / 964 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $93.59 $187.18
Mid-grade $4.29 $105.53 $211.06
Premium $4.63 $114.02 $228.04
Diesel $5.90 $145.25 $290.50

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 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Princeton, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Princeton is 01:55:29, although it is 00:55:29 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.