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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
549.74 mi
08h 20m
Flight
461.26 mi
742.33 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from South Beach.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
461.26 mi
Kilometers
742.33 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
549.74 mi
Kilometers
884.72 km
Drive Time
08h 20m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 PM CDT
Return by in South Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Beach
2026-04-18T07:05
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:20 PM to 2:50 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
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Beach
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From South Beach
274.6 mi
04h 10m
To Brent
275.1 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 South Beach and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Anchor Drive

    99 m · 11 sec · Anchor Drive

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive

    10 m · 2 sec · Anchor Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive

    116 m · 13 sec · Anchor Drive

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Springline Drive

    2238 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springline Drive

    15 m · 2 sec · Springline Drive

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive

    1403 ft · 52 sec · Springline Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Regatta Drive

    1255 ft · 48 sec · Regatta Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Causeway Boulevard

    1940 ft · 37 sec · East Causeway Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on 17th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 17th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard

    2015 ft · 43 sec · Indian River Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    24.7 mi · 34 min · 20th Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    856 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  21. 21

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  24. 24

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  26. 26

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  29. 29

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 52%
Florida's Turnpike
222 mi · 40%
20th Street
33.3 mi · 6%
FL 296
1 mi
17th Street
0.97 mi
I 110 South
0.89 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
08h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.5 mi
461.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
04h 10m from South Beach
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 461.26 mi (742.33 km).

South Beach

#1 South Beach

Census-Designated Place, Florida

Population3,501
Coordinates27.5911500, -80.3442200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.343906, 27.590984)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 885 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
19.4 gal
73.43 L · about $80.47
Round trip
$160.94
38.8 gal · 146.86 L
Estimated CO2
172.4 kg one way
Round trip: 344.8 kg / 760 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in South Beach is 07:05:16, although it is 06:05:16 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.