How far is Brent, FL from Fort Walton Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Fort Walton Beach, FL is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Fort Walton Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Fort Walton Beach.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
1645 ft · 46 sec · Brent Lane
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 110 South
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East
634 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on East Chase Street
2219 ft · 60 sec · East Chase Street
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Turn left onto Bayfront Parkway
825 ft · 23 sec · Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Pensacola Bay Bridge
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge
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Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 25 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Continue on Navarre Parkway
9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway
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Continue on West Highway 98
9.4 mi · 14 min · West Highway 98
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Continue on Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
660 ft · 24 sec · Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
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Turn left onto Wright Parkway Southwest
2029 ft · 57 sec · Wright Parkway Southwest
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Continue on Wright Parkway Northwest
2635 ft · 1 min · Wright Parkway Northwest
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Turn right onto Holmes Boulevard Northwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holmes Boulevard Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Robinwood Drive Northwest
47 m · 9 sec · Robinwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Tula Place Northwest
599 ft · 32 sec · Tula Place Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
37 m · 5 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Fort Walton Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gulf Breeze Parkway
Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Fort Walton Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Fort Walton Beach?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gulf Breeze is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Brent and 22.3 miles from Fort Walton Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Fort Walton Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Gulf Breeze
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Fort Walton Beach. Straight-line distance: 37.02 mi (59.58 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 22,396 |
| Coordinates | 30.4205900, -86.6170700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Walton Beach (-86.61707, 30.42059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.22 | $14.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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