How far is Sweetwater, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Sweetwater, FL to Brent, FL is about 520.5 miles (837.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 395.7 miles (636.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 24m 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
520.48 mi
08h 12m
Flight
395.68 mi
636.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
395.68 mi
Kilometers
636.78 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
520.48 mi
Kilometers
837.63 km
Drive Time
08h 12m

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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 08h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Sweetwater
Mon, Apr 20, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sweetwater
2026-04-19T08:00
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 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
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sweetwater
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 Sweetwater
254.7 mi
04h 06m
To Brent
265.8 mi
04h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Crewsville Road

    26 m · 8 sec · Crewsville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sweetwater Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Sweetwater Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    30 mi · 44 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Van Fleet Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Bartow Road

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    15.9 mi · 24 min · North Florida Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    34.8 mi · 46 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    89 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1759 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    114.4 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  17. 17

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  20. 20

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  22. 22

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 55%
I 75 North
115 mi · 22%
Sweetwater Road
39.4 mi · 8%
North Florida Avenue
16 mi · 3%
Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 2%
FL 296
1 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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+124.8 mi
395.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 06m from Sweetwater
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater to Brent?

The road trip is about 520.5 miles (837.6 km) and usually takes 08h 12m 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 254.7 miles from Sweetwater and 265.8 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 395.7 miles (636.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.8 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 $76.20 one way or $152.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater and Mostly Cloudy near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Brent. Straight-line distance: 395.68 mi (636.78 km).

Sweetwater

#1 Sweetwater

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population20,747
Coordinates27.4094900, -81.7025800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Crewsville Road (-81.702793, 27.409489)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 838 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.37 gal
69.52 L · about $76.20
Round trip
$152.40
36.74 gal · 139.04 L
Estimated CO2
163.3 kg one way
Round trip: 326.5 kg / 720 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.20 $152.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.43 $168.86
Premium $4.90 $89.94 $179.88
Diesel $4.35 $79.91 $159.82

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 Sweetwater, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Sweetwater is 08:00:18, although it is 07:00:18 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.