How far is Brent, FL from Mary Esther, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Mary Esther, FL is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Mary Esther.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Mary Esther.
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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
8 mi · 12 min · West Highway 98
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Turn left onto Doolittle Boulevard
57 m · 6 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doolittle Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Mary Esther.
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 Mary Esther.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Mary Esther?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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 20.4 miles from Brent and 20.4 miles from Mary Esther.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Mary Esther.
Stop Ideas Near Gulf Breeze
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gulf Breeze.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Mary Esther. Straight-line distance: 34.26 mi (55.13 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mary Esther
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,462 |
| Coordinates | 30.4101500, -86.6650900 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mary Esther (-86.66509, 30.41015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
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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