How far is Ridgecrest, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Ridgecrest, FL to Brent, FL is about 454.1 miles (730.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgecrest and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgecrest and Brent.
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Start on 120th Lane
765 ft · 34 sec · 120th Lane
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Continue on 121st Street
681 ft · 29 sec · 121st Street
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Turn left onto Ulmerton Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · Ulmerton Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 275 North: Tampa
1.4 km · 2 min · Ulmerton Road
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 36 min
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Merge slight left
160.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgecrest and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest to Brent?
The road trip is about 454.1 miles (730.8 km) and usually takes 07h 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?
Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.3 miles from Ridgecrest and 210.8 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.9 miles (516.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.2 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 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 $61.42 one way or $122.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ridgecrest and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgecrest and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgecrest and Brent. Straight-line distance: 320.89 mi (516.42 km).
#1 Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.8975000, -82.8052900 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 731 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $61.42 | $122.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $69.21 | $138.41 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $74.70 | $149.40 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $95.17 | $190.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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