How far is The Meadows, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from The Meadows, FL to Brent, FL is about 512 miles (824 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Meadows and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Meadows and Brent.
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Start on Waterbridge Down
1029 ft · 47 sec · Waterbridge Down
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Turn right onto Ringwood Meadows
2041 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows
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Turn left onto Richwood Link
749 ft · 35 sec · Richwood Link
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marsh Field Road
2037 ft · 2 min · Marsh Field Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Longmeadow
1699 ft · 54 sec · Longmeadow
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Honore Avenue
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Turn right onto University Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · University Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa
2673 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
220.6 mi · 3 hr 57 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 The Meadows 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.
Sunny leaving The Meadows 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 The Meadows to Brent?
The road trip is about 512 miles (824 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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 255.8 miles from The Meadows and 256.3 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359.4 miles (578.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 152.6 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 $74.95 one way or $149.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between The Meadows 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 The Meadows and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Meadows and Brent. Straight-line distance: 359.39 mi (578.38 km).
#1 The Meadows
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,994 |
| Coordinates | 27.3617100, -82.4689800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 824 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 23m |
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 | $74.95 | $149.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.05 | $166.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $88.47 | $176.94 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $78.60 | $157.21 |
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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