How far is Vero Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Vero Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 542.1 miles (872.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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
542.18 mi
07h 49m
Flight
456.88 mi
735.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
456.88 mi
Kilometers
735.28 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
542.18 mi
Kilometers
872.55 km
Drive Time
07h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM CDT
Return by in Vero Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vero Beach
2026-04-18T05:43
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:20 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
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vero Beach
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 Vero Beach
270.8 mi
03h 54m
To Brent
271.4 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vero Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on 20th Street

    28.6 mi · 38 min · 20th Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    856 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    2345 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    115 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  12. 12

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  14. 14

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vero Beach 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 52%
Florida's Turnpike
222 mi · 41%
20th Street
32.2 mi · 6%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Florida's Turnpike North
0.44 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 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.2 mi
456.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
03h 54m from Vero Beach
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 542.1 miles (872.5 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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 270.8 miles from Vero Beach and 271.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 456.9 miles (735.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.2 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 $79.35 one way or $158.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach and Mostly 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 Vero Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 456.88 mi (735.28 km).

Vero Beach

#1 Vero Beach

County seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States

Population17,770
Coordinates27.6386400, -80.3972700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: 20th Street (-80.397258, 27.638606)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 873 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.13 gal
72.42 L · about $79.35
Round trip
$158.70
38.26 gal · 144.84 L
Estimated CO2
170 kg one way
Round trip: 340 kg / 750 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.35 $158.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $87.92 $175.84
Premium $4.90 $93.66 $187.32
Diesel $4.35 $83.22 $166.43

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Vero Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Vero Beach is 05:43:14, although it is 04:43:14 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.