How far is West Bradenton, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from West Bradenton, FL to Brent, FL is about 480.6 miles (773.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346.4 miles (557.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Bradenton and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Bradenton and Brent.
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Start on 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
89 m · 13 sec · 5th Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive
1020 ft · 45 sec · Hillcrest Drive
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Continue on 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
151 m · 27 sec · 1st Avenue Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto 53rd Street Northwest
92 m · 13 sec · 53rd Street Northwest
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Continue on 53rd Street West
1143 ft · 50 sec · 53rd Street West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Manatee Avenue West
2.4 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto 15th Street West
96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West
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Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
2437 ft · 54 sec · 1st Street East
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Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail
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Take the ramp right
1989 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1745 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
205.7 mi · 3 hr 41 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 West Bradenton and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Bradenton and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Bradenton to Brent?
The road trip is about 480.6 miles (773.5 km) and usually takes 07h 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.7 miles from West Bradenton and 227.9 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346.4 miles (557.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.2 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 $70.35 one way or $140.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Bradenton 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Bradenton and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Bradenton and Brent. Straight-line distance: 346.41 mi (557.49 km).
#1 West Bradenton
Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida
| Population | 4,192 |
| Coordinates | 27.5025400, -82.6139900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 774 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 59m |
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 | $70.35 | $140.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.95 | $155.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.04 | $166.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $73.78 | $147.55 |
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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