How far is Villas, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Villas, FL to Brent, FL is about 594.6 miles (956.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 423.6 miles (681.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 34m 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 08h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Villas and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Villas and Brent.
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Start on Bell Tower Drive
1487 ft · 1 min · Bell Tower Drive
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn left onto Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
4.9 mi · 8 min · Ben C Pratt Six Mile Cypress Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Colonial Boulevard East Bound
1318 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
1709 ft · 35 sec · Colonial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
298.5 mi · 5 hr 21 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 Villas and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
299 mi · 05h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Villas and Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Villas to Brent?
The road trip is about 594.6 miles (956.9 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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?
Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 296.8 miles from Villas and 297.8 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 423.6 miles (681.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 171 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 $87.03 one way or $174.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Villas and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Villas and Sunny near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Lake City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Villas and Brent. Straight-line distance: 423.56 mi (681.65 km).
#1 Villas
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 11,569 |
| Coordinates | 26.5503500, -81.8687000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 957 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 25m |
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 | $87.03 | $174.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $96.42 | $192.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $102.72 | $205.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $91.26 | $182.53 |
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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