How far is Southwest Ranches, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Southwest Ranches, FL to Brent, FL is about 659.5 miles (1061.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southwest Ranches and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southwest Ranches and Brent.
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Start on Southwest 142nd Avenue
1530 ft · 1 min · Southwest 142nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Griffin Road
1 km · 1 min · Griffin Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Naples
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Sawgrass Expressway
21.7 mi · 25 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1500 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
236.7 mi · 4 hr 16 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 Southwest Ranches 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
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Southwest Ranches and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Southwest Ranches to Brent?
The road trip is about 659.5 miles (1061.4 km) and usually takes 09h 43m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 329.4 miles from Southwest Ranches and 330.1 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 518.5 miles (834.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 141 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 $96.52 one way or $193.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Southwest Ranches and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southwest Ranches and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southwest Ranches and Brent. Straight-line distance: 518.55 mi (834.53 km).
#1 Southwest Ranches
Town in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 7,932 |
| Coordinates | 26.0587000, -80.3372700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 1061 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 13m |
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 | $96.52 | $193.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $106.95 | $213.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $113.93 | $227.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $101.22 | $202.45 |
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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