How far is Watertown, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Watertown, FL to Brent, FL is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.1 mi
04h 24m
Flight
276.25 mi
444.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.25 mi
Kilometers
444.58 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.1 mi
Kilometers
478.13 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Nov 7, 12:50 AM CST
Return by in Watertown
Sat, Nov 7, 6:14 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Watertown
2026-11-06T21:25
Arrive Brent
Sat, Nov 7, 1:50 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CST

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

Leave by
8:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Watertown
9:00 PM EST
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
Sneads
FL

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

From Watertown
148.4 mi
02h 12m
To Brent
148.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Washington Street

    18 m · 4 sec · Northeast Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Buddy Avenue

    885 ft · 39 sec · Northeast Buddy Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Buddy Lane

    671 ft · 35 sec · Northeast Buddy Lane

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Bascom Norris Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

    1897 ft · 36 sec · Northwest Bascom Norris Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    1613 ft · 31 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northwest Main Boulevard

    41 m · 2 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Main Boulevard

    2418 ft · 38 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Northwest US Highway 41

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest US Highway 41

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Live Oak

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    288.2 mi · 5 hr 9 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 Watertown and Brent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
288 mi · 97%
Northwest US Highway 41
2.79 mi · 1%
Northeast Bascom Norris Drive
1.51 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Northwest Main Boulevard
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

288 mi · 05h 09m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
276.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sneads
02h 12m from Watertown
Leave By
8:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Watertown and Patchy Fog near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.1 miles (478.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Sneads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Watertown and 148.7 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.18 one way or $80.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Watertown and Patchy Fog near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Brent. Straight-line distance: 276.25 mi (444.58 km).

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#1 Watertown

Watertown is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1924500, -82.6145700
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast Washington Street (-82.61458, 30.192409)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.68 L · about $40.18
Round trip
$80.36
20.96 gal · 79.36 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $40.18 $80.36
Mid-grade $4.32 $45.27 $90.55
Premium $4.66 $48.87 $97.74
Diesel $5.94 $62.26 $124.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Watertown, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Watertown is 21:25:40, although it is 20:25:40 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.