How far is South Palm Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from South Palm Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 616.2 miles (991.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 512.4 miles (824.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 19m 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
616.15 mi
09h 09m
Flight
512.41 mi
824.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
512.41 mi
Kilometers
824.64 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
616.15 mi
Kilometers
991.59 km
Drive Time
09h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in South Palm Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Palm Beach
2026-04-18T23:43
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
09h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 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
5:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Palm Beach
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
Fort White
FL

Town of the United States

From South Palm Beach
307.8 mi
04h 34m
To Brent
308.4 mi
04h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
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 Palm Beach and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    153 m · 44 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South Ocean Boulevard

    1887 ft · 50 sec · South Ocean Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Ocean Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Ocean Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    859 ft · 27 sec · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Lantana Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lantana Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 706 West: Okeechobee

    1870 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Indiantown Road

    2775 ft · 55 sec · Indiantown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    591 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    147 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

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

    2591 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    191.9 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  16. 16

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  21. 21

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Palm 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
299 mi · 49%
I 10 West
284 mi · 46%
I 95 North
25.4 mi · 4%
FL 296
1 mi
West Lantana Road
0.98 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
09h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.8 mi
512.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort White
04h 34m from South Palm Beach
Leave By
5:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Palm 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 Palm Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 616.2 miles (991.6 km) and usually takes 09h 09m 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?

Fort White is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307.8 miles from South Palm Beach and 308.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 512.4 miles (824.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.8 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 $90.18 one way or $180.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort White

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort White, 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 Fort White.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

48 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

55 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

99 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Jacksonville

107 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Palm Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 512.41 mi (824.64 km).

South Palm Beach

#1 South Palm Beach

Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates26.5889600, -80.0386500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.03865, 26.588971)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 992 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.74 gal
82.3 L · about $90.18
Round trip
$180.36
43.48 gal · 164.6 L
Estimated CO2
193.2 kg one way
Round trip: 386.4 kg / 852 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $90.18 $180.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $99.92 $199.83
Premium $4.90 $106.44 $212.88
Diesel $4.35 $94.57 $189.14

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Palm Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in South Palm Beach is 23:43:11, although it is 22:43:11 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.