How far is South Bay, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from South Bay, FL to Brent, FL is about 594.8 miles (957.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 474.9 miles (764.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bay and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bay and Brent.
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Start on the route
89 m · 8 sec
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Take the exit left
22 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left
108 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto West Palm Beach Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Palm Beach Road
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Continue on South Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Belle Glade Road
6.3 mi · 11 min · Belle Glade Road
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Turn right onto Pelican Lake Drive
53 m · 5 sec · Pelican Lake Drive
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Continue on State Market Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Market Road
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Continue on Everglades Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Everglades Street
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Turn left onto Conners Highway
24.9 mi · 35 min · Conners Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Parrott Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Parrott Avenue
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Continue straight
31.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn sharp right
2023 ft · 49 sec
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 South Bay 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 South Bay 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 South Bay to Brent?
The road trip is about 594.8 miles (957.2 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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 296.9 miles from South Bay and 297.9 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 474.9 miles (764.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.9 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 $87.07 one way or $174.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Bay 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 South Bay and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
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 Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bay and Brent. Straight-line distance: 474.86 mi (764.22 km).
#1 South Bay
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 26.6639600, -80.7161700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 957 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 25m |
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 | $87.07 | $174.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $96.47 | $192.94 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $102.77 | $205.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $91.31 | $182.61 |
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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