How far is Brent, FL from Apalachicola, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Apalachicola, FL is about 195 miles (313.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.03 mi
04h 10m
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
195.03 mi
Kilometers
313.87 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apalachicola
Wed, Apr 15, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-15T01:49
Arrive Apalachicola
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
9:00 PM CDT
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 Brent
97.5 mi
02h 05m
To Apalachicola
97.6 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US Highway 331 South

    14.1 mi · 17 min · US Highway 331 South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 20 East

    26.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 20 East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Transmitter Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Transmitter Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 15th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Tyndall Parkway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · North Tyndall Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on US 98

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US 98

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    44.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    67 m · 10 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
72.1 mi · 37%
US 98
48.7 mi · 25%
State Highway 20 East
26.8 mi · 14%
US Highway 331 South
14.1 mi · 7%
Highway 77
13.1 mi · 7%
North Tyndall Parkway
7.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

71.2 mi · 01h 16m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ebro
02h 05m from Brent
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Apalachicola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.9 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 97.5 miles from Brent and 97.6 miles from Apalachicola.

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 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.54 one way or $57.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Apalachicola, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Apalachicola.

Flight Path Map

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

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Apalachicola

#2 Apalachicola

County seat of Franklin County, Florida, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates29.7260000, -84.9856000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Apalachicola (-84.9856, 29.726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
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 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.05 L · about $28.54
Round trip
$57.08
13.76 gal · 52.1 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.54 $57.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.62 $63.24
Premium $4.90 $33.68 $67.37
Diesel $4.35 $29.93 $59.86

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 Brent, FL and Apalachicola, FL. The current time in Brent is 01:49:46, although it is 02:49:46 in Apalachicola.

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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.