How far is Brent, FL from Cocoa, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Cocoa, FL is about 490.8 miles (789.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 416.4 miles (670.1 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 CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
490.85 mi
08h 53m
Flight
416.37 mi
670.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
416.37 mi
Kilometers
670.08 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
490.85 mi
Kilometers
789.95 km
Drive Time
08h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cocoa
Thu, May 7, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Brent
Thu, May 7, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-05-06T15:12
Arrive Cocoa
Thu, May 7, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:54 PM to 5:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
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
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
245.3 mi
04h 26m
To Cocoa
245.5 mi
04h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    52.6 mi · 56 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Consulate Drive

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Consulate Drive

    46 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Consulate Drive

    3034 ft · 59 sec · Consulate Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    2868 ft · 1 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Landstreet Road

    1244 ft · 21 sec · West Landstreet Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll East

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    40.8 mi · 45 min · Beachline Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Cocoa, Titusville

    748 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Cocoa

    102 m · 12 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Cocoa Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bedford Place

    151 m · 22 sec · Bedford Place

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Place

    34 m · 9 sec · Bedford Place

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Manor Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manor Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 58%
I-75 South
108 mi · 22%
Beachline Expressway
40.8 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
26.3 mi · 5%
Florida's Turnpike South
26.3 mi · 5%
Cocoa Boulevard
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

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
08h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.4 mi
416.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
04h 26m from Brent
Leave By
6:12 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 490.8 miles (789.9 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245.3 miles from Brent and 245.5 miles from Cocoa.

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

The direct path is about 416.4 miles (670.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 CDT. 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 $71.84 one way or $143.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Cocoa. Straight-line distance: 416.37 mi (670.08 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

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

#2 Cocoa

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population18,694
Coordinates28.3861200, -80.7420000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Cocoa (-80.742, 28.38612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 790 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.32 gal
65.57 L · about $71.84
Round trip
$143.69
34.64 gal · 131.14 L
Estimated CO2
153.9 kg one way
Round trip: 307.8 kg / 679 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $71.84 $143.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.60 $159.21
Premium $4.90 $84.80 $169.60
Diesel $4.35 $75.34 $150.68

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 · May 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Cocoa, FL. The current time in Brent is 15:12:39, although it is 16:12:39 in Cocoa.

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.