How far is The Villages, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from The Villages, FL to Brent, FL is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.9 miles (537.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
398.75 mi
06h 00m
Flight
333.89 mi
537.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.89 mi
Kilometers
537.35 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
398.75 mi
Kilometers
641.73 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, Apr 22, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in The Villages
Wed, Apr 22, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave The Villages
2026-04-21T20:13
Arrive Brent
Wed, Apr 22, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in The Villages
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tallahassee
FL

The capital of Florida.

From The Villages
199.2 mi
03h 00m
To Brent
199.6 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between The Villages and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Morse Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard

    84 m · 16 sec · Morse Boulevard

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard

    125 m · 12 sec · Morse Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast 132nd Street Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Southeast 132nd Street Road

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2014 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Ocala

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  10. 10

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  15. 15

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between The Villages 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 71%
I 75 North
94.9 mi · 24%
Southeast 132nd Street Road
8.16 mi · 2%
Morse Boulevard
1.58 mi
FL 296
1 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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
333.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tallahassee
03h 00m from The Villages
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving The Villages 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 Villages to Brent?

The road trip is about 398.7 miles (641.7 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tallahassee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199.2 miles from The Villages and 199.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 333.9 miles (537.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.36 one way or $116.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between The Villages 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 Villages and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between The Villages and Brent. Straight-line distance: 333.89 mi (537.35 km).

The Villages

#1 The Villages

A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.

Population51,442
Coordinates28.9340800, -81.9599400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Morse Boulevard (-81.95996, 28.934063)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 642 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.07 gal
53.26 L · about $58.36
Round trip
$116.72
28.14 gal · 106.52 L
Estimated CO2
125 kg one way
Round trip: 250.1 kg / 551 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $58.36 $116.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $64.67 $129.33
Premium $4.90 $68.89 $137.77
Diesel $4.35 $61.20 $122.41

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between The Villages, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in The Villages is 20:13:00, although it is 19:13:00 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.