How far is Sarasota Springs, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Sarasota Springs, FL to Brent, FL is about 517.9 miles (833.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 18m 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
517.86 mi
07h 39m
Flight
361.13 mi
581.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.13 mi
Kilometers
581.18 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
517.86 mi
Kilometers
833.42 km
Drive Time
07h 39m

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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 07h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Sarasota Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sarasota Springs
2026-04-18T14:43
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 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
8:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sarasota Springs
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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Sarasota Springs
258 mi
03h 49m
To Brent
259.9 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
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 Sarasota Springs and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sarasota Springs and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Amanda Drive

    70 m · 16 sec · Amanda Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Webber Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Webber Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Honore Avenue

    55 m · 4 sec · Honore Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1215 ft · 25 sec · Honore Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    35 m · 3 sec · Honore Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1963 ft · 40 sec · Honore Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    109 m · 7 sec · Honore Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    1496 ft · 34 sec · Honore Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fruitville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    224.6 mi · 4 hr 2 min

  16. 16

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  21. 21

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sarasota Springs 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 55%
I 75 North
225 mi · 43%
Honore Avenue
2.07 mi
Fruitville Road
1.07 mi
FL 296
1 mi
Webber Street
0.92 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
07h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+156.8 mi
361.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 49m from Sarasota Springs
Leave By
8:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs to Brent?

The road trip is about 517.9 miles (833.4 km) and usually takes 07h 39m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258 miles from Sarasota Springs and 259.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 156.8 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 $75.78 one way or $151.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sarasota Springs 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 Sarasota Springs and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sarasota Springs and Brent. Straight-line distance: 361.13 mi (581.18 km).

Sarasota Springs

#1 Sarasota Springs

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population14,395
Coordinates27.3089400, -82.4795400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Amanda Drive (-82.479316, 27.308937)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 833 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.27 gal
69.17 L · about $75.78
Round trip
$151.57
36.54 gal · 138.34 L
Estimated CO2
162.4 kg one way
Round trip: 324.7 kg / 716 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.78 $151.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.97 $167.94
Premium $4.90 $89.45 $178.90
Diesel $4.35 $79.47 $158.95

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 Sarasota Springs, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Sarasota Springs is 14:43:12, although it is 13:43:12 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.