How far is Siesta Key, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Siesta Key, FL to Brent, FL is about 524.2 miles (843.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.8 miles (579 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Siesta Key and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Siesta Key and Brent.
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Start on the route
98 m · 29 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midnight Pass Road
565 ft · 20 sec · Midnight Pass Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midnight Pass Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Midnight Pass Road
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Turn left onto Stickney Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Stickney Point Road
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Continue on Clark Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Clark Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
3173 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
228.7 mi · 4 hr 6 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 Siesta Key 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Siesta Key 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 Siesta Key to Brent?
The road trip is about 524.2 miles (843.6 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 261.8 miles from Siesta Key and 262.4 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.8 miles (579 km), while the road route adds roughly 164.4 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 $76.74 one way or $153.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Siesta Key and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Siesta Key and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
Gainesville, Florida
Waldo, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Siesta Key and Brent. Straight-line distance: 359.76 mi (578.97 km).
#1 Siesta Key
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 6,565 |
| Coordinates | 27.2678500, -82.5452600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 844 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $76.74 | $153.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $85.03 | $170.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $90.58 | $181.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $80.48 | $160.95 |
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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