How far is South Gate Ridge, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from South Gate Ridge, FL to Brent, FL is about 519.2 miles (835.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
519.15 mi
07h 41m
Flight
361.27 mi
581.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
361.27 mi
Kilometers
581.4 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
519.15 mi
Kilometers
835.49 km
Drive Time
07h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in South Gate Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Gate Ridge
2026-04-18T14:41
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:41 PM to 2:11 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
8:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Gate Ridge
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 South Gate Ridge
259.3 mi
03h 50m
To Brent
259.9 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Gate Ridge and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Gate Ridge and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Naomi Ridge Lane

    74 m · 13 sec · Naomi Ridge Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beneva Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Beneva Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bee Ridge Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Bee Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1840 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    227.3 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  6. 6

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  11. 11

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Gate Ridge 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 55%
I 75 North
228 mi · 44%
Bee Ridge Road
3.03 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Beneva Road
0.84 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 41m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+157.9 mi
361.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 50m from South Gate Ridge
Leave By
8:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Gate Ridge 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 Gate Ridge to Brent?

The road trip is about 519.2 miles (835.5 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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 259.3 miles from South Gate Ridge and 259.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 361.3 miles (581.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 157.9 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 $75.99 one way or $151.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Gate Ridge 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 Gate Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Gate Ridge and Brent. Straight-line distance: 361.27 mi (581.4 km).

South Gate Ridge

#1 South Gate Ridge

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population5,688
Coordinates27.2864400, -82.4967600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Naomi Ridge Lane (-82.496759, 27.286631)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 835 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.32 gal
69.35 L · about $75.99
Round trip
$151.98
36.64 gal · 138.7 L
Estimated CO2
162.8 kg one way
Round trip: 325.6 kg / 718 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.99 $151.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.20 $168.40
Premium $4.90 $89.69 $179.39
Diesel $4.35 $79.69 $159.38

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 Gate Ridge, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in South Gate Ridge is 14:41:45, although it is 13:41:45 in Brent.

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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.