How far is Brent, FL from Melrose Park, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Melrose Park, FL is about 646.6 miles (1040.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 523.4 miles (842.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 11h 42m.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Melrose Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Melrose Park.
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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
249.3 mi · 4 hr 30 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn slight right
919 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
26 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
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Continue on South State Road 7
896 ft · 19 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on South State Road 7
33 m · 4 sec · South State Road 7
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Continue on Southwest 2nd Court
817 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 2nd Court
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2027 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue on East Campus Circle
148 m · 17 sec · East Campus Circle
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Continue on East Campus Circle
588 ft · 22 sec · East Campus Circle
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Turn right onto Capri Drive
59 m · 7 sec · Capri Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capri Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Melrose Park.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Melrose Park?
The road trip is about 646.6 miles (1040.6 km) and usually takes 11h 42m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 323.3 miles from Brent and 323.3 miles from Melrose Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 523.4 miles (842.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.2 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 CST. 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 $87.51 one way or $175.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Melrose Park, 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 Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 523.39 mi (842.31 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.1134200, -80.1933800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose Park (-80.19338, 26.11342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1041 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.84 | $87.51 | $175.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $98.65 | $197.30 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $106.39 | $212.77 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $135.16 | $270.33 |
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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