How far is Sanford, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Sanford, FL to Brent, FL is about 473.9 miles (762.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
473.94 mi
06h 46m
Flight
376.14 mi
605.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
376.14 mi
Kilometers
605.34 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
473.94 mi
Kilometers
762.73 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Sanford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanford
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:16 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
10:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanford
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 Sanford
224.4 mi
03h 23m
To Brent
249.5 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on French Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · French Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hugh Ellis Thomas Junior Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 417 Toll North

    2047 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Seminole Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wekiva Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Wekiva Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 46A, FL 46: Sorrento, Mount Plymouth

    2477 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3134 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sorrento Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Sorrento Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sanford Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Sanford Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    14.1 mi · 23 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    122 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.9 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    105.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  18. 18

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  23. 23

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  26. 26

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sanford 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 60%
East Main Street
122 mi · 26%
Sanford Road
18.7 mi · 4%
Wekiva Parkway
10.7 mi · 2%
Seminole Expressway
2.37 mi · 1%
Sorrento Avenue
2.02 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
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.8 mi
376.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenville
03h 23m from Sanford
Leave By
10:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sanford and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 473.9 miles (762.7 km) and usually takes 06h 46m 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 224.4 miles from Sanford and 249.5 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 376.1 miles (605.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.8 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 $69.35 one way or $138.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sanford 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 around Sanford and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sanford and Brent. Straight-line distance: 376.14 mi (605.34 km).

Sanford

#1 Sanford

The most populous city in Seminole County, Florida.

Population61,508
Coordinates28.8005500, -81.2731200
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: French Avenue (-81.273104, 28.80055)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 763 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.72 gal
63.31 L · about $69.35
Round trip
$138.71
33.44 gal · 126.62 L
Estimated CO2
148.6 kg one way
Round trip: 297.2 kg / 655 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.35 $138.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $76.85 $153.69
Premium $4.90 $81.86 $163.72
Diesel $4.35 $72.73 $145.46

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sanford, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Sanford is 22:51:47, although it is 21:51:47 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.