How far is Williston, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Williston, FL to Brent, FL is about 355.4 miles (572 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
355.4 mi
05h 17m
Flight
296.33 mi
476.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.33 mi
Kilometers
476.89 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.4 mi
Kilometers
571.96 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM CDT
Return by in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williston
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Brent
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williston
9:00 PM EDT
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
Midway
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Williston
177.5 mi
02h 38m
To Brent
177.9 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Noble Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · East Noble Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2022 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    16.1 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Lake City

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  6. 6

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  11. 11

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williston 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 80%
I 75 North
51.9 mi · 15%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 mi
Main Street
0.38 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

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
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
296.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midway
02h 38m from Williston
Leave By
6:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Williston and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.4 miles (572 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Midway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Williston and 177.9 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 296.3 miles (476.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.02 one way or $104.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Williston 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 then Mostly Sunny around Williston and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williston and Brent. Straight-line distance: 296.33 mi (476.89 km).

Williston

#1 Williston

City in Florida, United States

Population2,765
Coordinates29.3874700, -82.4467700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-82.446767, 29.387458)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.54 gal
47.47 L · about $52.02
Round trip
$104.03
25.08 gal · 94.94 L
Estimated CO2
111.4 kg one way
Round trip: 222.9 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $52.02 $104.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.63 $115.27
Premium $4.90 $61.40 $122.79
Diesel $4.35 $54.55 $109.10

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Williston, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Williston is 00:39:15, although it is 23:39:15 in Brent.

Distance to Other Cities

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