How far is South Beach, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from South Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 549.7 miles (884.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 South Beach and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beach and Brent.
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Start on Anchor Drive
99 m · 11 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 2 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
116 m · 13 sec · Anchor Drive
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Turn slight left onto Springline Drive
2238 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springline Drive
15 m · 2 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
1403 ft · 52 sec · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Regatta Drive
1255 ft · 48 sec · Regatta Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Causeway Boulevard
1940 ft · 37 sec · East Causeway Boulevard
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Continue on 17th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
2015 ft · 43 sec · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 20th Street
24.7 mi · 34 min · 20th Street
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
856 ft · 21 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 Beach 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 Beach 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 Beach to Brent?
The road trip is about 549.7 miles (884.7 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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 274.6 miles from South Beach and 275.1 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.5 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 $80.47 one way or $160.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Beach 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 Beach 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 461.26 mi (742.33 km).
#1 South Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 885 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $80.47 | $160.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $89.16 | $178.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $94.98 | $189.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $84.39 | $168.78 |
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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