How far is Taft, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Taft, FL to Brent, FL is about 451.7 miles (726.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 380.2 miles (611.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taft and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taft and Brent.
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Start on 3rd Street
1394 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Orange Avenue
2524 ft · 49 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn left onto East Landstreet Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Landstreet Road
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
62 m · 9 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward Oсala, Miami, Florida’s Turnpike Toll
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orlando
1439 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
53.3 mi · 57 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 Taft 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
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Taft and Patchy Fog near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taft to Brent?
The road trip is about 451.7 miles (726.9 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.6 miles from Taft and 226.2 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 380.2 miles (611.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 EST. 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 $61.15 one way or $122.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Taft and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Taft and Patchy Fog near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taft and Brent. Straight-line distance: 380.22 mi (611.91 km).
#1 Taft
Taft is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.4297300, -81.3650700 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 727 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $61.15 | $122.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.31 | $68.70 | $137.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.09 | $148.18 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $95.00 | $190.00 |
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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