How far is Apalachicola, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Apalachicola, FL to Brent, FL is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
195.3 mi
03h 29m
Flight
143.98 mi
231.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.98 mi
Kilometers
231.72 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.3 mi
Kilometers
314.31 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 4:44 PM CDT
Return by in Apalachicola
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apalachicola
2026-04-15T14:14
Arrive Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apalachicola
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
Ebro
FL

Town in Florida

From Apalachicola
97.6 mi
01h 44m
To Brent
97.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    67 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue E

    22.6 mi · 31 min · Avenue E

  3. 3

    Continue on Monument Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Monument Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bay Road

    29.9 mi · 45 min · Bay Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South Tyndall Parkway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Tyndall Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on East 15th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 15th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Transmitter Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Transmitter Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 2321

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 2321

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    26.8 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2381 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  17. 17

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apalachicola and Brent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
71.8 mi · 37%
Bay Road
29.9 mi · 15%
Avenue E
22.6 mi · 12%
Highway 2321
6.15 mi · 3%
South Tyndall Parkway
3.27 mi · 2%
Transmitter Road
2.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

71.4 mi · 01h 17m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ebro
01h 44m from Apalachicola
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Apalachicola and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Ebro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Apalachicola and 97.7 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apalachicola and Brent. Straight-line distance: 143.98 mi (231.72 km).

Apalachicola

#1 Apalachicola

County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates29.7260000, -84.9856000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-84.98551, 29.726089)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.09 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.16
13.78 gal · 52.18 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.58 $57.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.67 $63.33
Premium $4.90 $33.73 $67.47
Diesel $4.35 $29.97 $59.94

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Apalachicola, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Apalachicola is 14:14:53, although it is 13:14:53 in Brent.

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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.