How far is Venice, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Venice, FL to Brent, FL is about 530.2 miles (853.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 371.5 miles (597.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
530.18 mi
07h 35m
Flight
371.46 mi
597.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
371.46 mi
Kilometers
597.8 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
530.18 mi
Kilometers
853.25 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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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 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, May 5, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in Venice
Tue, May 5, 3:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venice
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive Brent
Tue, May 5, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 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
8:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venice
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
Live Oak
FL

County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States

From Venice
264.8 mi
03h 47m
To Brent
265.4 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Venice Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Tuesday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Venice Avenue

    3251 ft · 2 min · West Venice Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Tamiami Trail

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    234.1 mi · 4 hr 12 min

  5. 5

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  10. 10

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Venice 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 54%
Tamiami Trail
238 mi · 45%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
West Venice Avenue
0.62 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 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
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+158.7 mi
371.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 47m from Venice
Leave By
8:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Venice and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Venice to Brent?

The road trip is about 530.2 miles (853.2 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.8 miles from Venice and 265.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 371.5 miles (597.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 158.7 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 $77.61 one way or $155.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Venice and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Venice and Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near Live Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Live Oak, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

96 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

97 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Venice and Brent. Straight-line distance: 371.46 mi (597.8 km).

Venice

#1 Venice

City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population24,634
Coordinates27.0997800, -82.4542600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: West Venice Avenue (-82.45422, 27.099768)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 853 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.71 gal
70.82 L · about $77.61
Round trip
$155.22
37.42 gal · 141.64 L
Estimated CO2
166.3 kg one way
Round trip: 332.6 kg / 733 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $77.61 $155.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $85.99 $171.98
Premium $4.90 $91.60 $183.21
Diesel $4.35 $81.39 $162.78

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Venice, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Venice is 00:44:02, although it is 23:44:02 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.