How far is Whitfield, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Whitfield, FL to Brent, FL is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
483.81 mi
07h 53m
Flight
352.57 mi
567.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
352.57 mi
Kilometers
567.41 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
483.81 mi
Kilometers
778.61 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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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 07h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Mon, Nov 9, 12:40 AM CST
Return by in Whitfield
Mon, Nov 9, 9:33 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitfield
2026-11-08T17:47
Arrive Brent
Mon, Nov 9, 1:40 AM EST
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitfield
8:00 PM EST
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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Whitfield
254.2 mi
03h 56m
To Brent
229.6 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Whitfield Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Sunday
Using South Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McArthur Avenue

    525 ft · 24 sec · McArthur Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Buena Vista Avenue

    108 m · 19 sec · Buena Vista Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Whitfield Avenue

    1117 ft · 35 sec · Whitfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tamiami Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on 14th Street West

    3 mi · 5 min · 14th Street West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cortez Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cortez Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hernando DeSoto Bridge

    2226 ft · 38 sec · Hernando DeSoto Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Tamiami Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1989 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1745 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Tampa

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    205.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  15. 15

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  20. 20

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitfield 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 59%
I 75 North
207 mi · 43%
Tamiami Trail
7.33 mi · 2%
14th Street West
3.01 mi · 1%
1st Street
2.52 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+131.2 mi
352.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 56m from Whitfield
Leave By
8:14 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitfield 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 Whitfield to Brent?

The road trip is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.2 miles from Whitfield and 229.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 352.6 miles (567.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.2 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 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 $65.12 one way or $130.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Whitfield 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 Whitfield and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitfield and Brent. Straight-line distance: 352.57 mi (567.41 km).

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#1 Whitfield

Whitfield is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.4117100, -82.5659300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: McArthur Avenue (-82.56593, 27.411536)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.07 gal
64.62 L · about $65.12
Round trip
$130.24
34.14 gal · 129.24 L
Estimated CO2
151.7 kg one way
Round trip: 303.4 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $65.12 $130.24
Mid-grade $4.30 $73.42 $146.84
Premium $4.64 $79.27 $158.55
Diesel $5.91 $100.90 $201.80

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 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Whitfield, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Whitfield is 17:47:16, although it is 16:47:16 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.