How far is Brent, FL from Melbourne Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Melbourne Beach, FL is about 513 miles (825.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 435.1 miles (700.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Melbourne Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Melbourne 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
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 192, US 441: Kissimmee, Saint Cloud
2873 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital
54 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Bronson Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on 13th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Bronson Highway
33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
96 m · 10 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1078 ft · 20 sec · Strawbridge Avenue
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Continue on Melbourne Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway
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Continue on Fifth Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Miramar Avenue
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Continue on Oak Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Melbourne Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Melbourne Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Melbourne Beach?
The road trip is about 513 miles (825.6 km) and usually takes 09h 32m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.4 miles from Brent and 256.6 miles from Melbourne Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 435.1 miles (700.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 $75.08 one way or $150.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Melbourne Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Melbourne Beach.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Melbourne Beach. Straight-line distance: 435.1 mi (700.23 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melbourne Beach
Town in Florida
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 28.0683500, -80.5603300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne Beach (-80.56033, 28.06835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 826 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $75.08 | $150.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.19 | $166.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $88.62 | $177.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $78.74 | $157.47 |
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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