How far is San Carlos Park, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from San Carlos Park, FL to Brent, FL is about 598.3 miles (962.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 430.5 miles (692.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 37m 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
598.27 mi
08h 48m
Flight
430.46 mi
692.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
430.46 mi
Kilometers
692.76 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
598.27 mi
Kilometers
962.82 km
Drive Time
08h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 7:15 PM CDT
Return by in San Carlos Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Carlos Park
2026-04-18T11:26
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:49 PM to 3:19 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
6:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Carlos Park
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
Lake City
FL

County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States

From San Carlos Park
298.8 mi
04h 24m
To Brent
299.4 mi
04h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Carlos Park and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Carlos Park and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Tampa Road

    1138 ft · 52 sec · Tampa Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto San Carlos Boulevard

    2532 ft · 1 min · San Carlos Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Three Oaks Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Three Oaks Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Alico Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Alico Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Tampa, Naples

    738 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    304.6 mi · 5 hr 27 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 San Carlos Park 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
308 mi · 51%
I 10 West
284 mi · 47%
Three Oaks Parkway
1.74 mi
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
San Carlos Boulevard
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

305 mi · 05h 27m

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
08h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+167.8 mi
430.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake City
04h 24m from San Carlos Park
Leave By
6:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Carlos Park 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 San Carlos Park to Brent?

The road trip is about 598.3 miles (962.8 km) and usually takes 08h 48m 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?

Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.8 miles from San Carlos Park and 299.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 430.5 miles (692.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 167.8 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 $87.56 one way or $175.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between San Carlos Park 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 San Carlos Park and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Lake City

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

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

BUS

Waldo, Florida

64 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

67 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

90 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Palatka

113 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Carlos Park and Brent. Straight-line distance: 430.46 mi (692.76 km).

San Carlos Park

#1 San Carlos Park

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population16,824
Coordinates26.4673000, -81.8014700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa Road (-81.801289, 26.4673)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 963 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.11 gal
79.91 L · about $87.56
Round trip
$175.13
42.22 gal · 159.82 L
Estimated CO2
187.6 kg one way
Round trip: 375.2 kg / 827 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $87.56 $175.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $97.02 $194.04
Premium $4.90 $103.35 $206.71
Diesel $4.35 $91.83 $183.66

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 · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between San Carlos Park, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in San Carlos Park is 11:26:41, although it is 10:26:41 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.