How far is West Gate, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from West Gate, FL to Brent, FL is about 605.8 miles (974.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 505.1 miles (812.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 53m.
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.
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Gate and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Gate and Brent.
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Start on Tallahassee Drive
58 m · 14 sec · Tallahassee Drive
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Turn left onto Westgate Avenue
816 ft · 24 sec · Westgate Avenue
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Turn right onto Wabasso Drive
1276 ft · 37 sec · Wabasso Drive
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Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
108 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
42 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
207.8 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Gate 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Gate 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 West Gate to Brent?
The road trip is about 605.8 miles (974.9 km) and usually takes 08h 53m 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 302.5 miles from West Gate and 303.3 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 505.1 miles (812.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.7 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 EST. 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 $81.93 one way or $163.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Gate and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Gate and Mostly 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 West Gate and Brent. Straight-line distance: 505.06 mi (812.81 km).
#1 West Gate
West Gate is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.7025700, -80.0981000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 975 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $81.93 | $163.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $92.32 | $184.64 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $99.65 | $199.30 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $126.96 | $253.92 |
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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