How far is Brent, FL from Ocean City, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Ocean City, FL is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.64 mi
01h 17m
Flight
37.13 mi
59.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.64 mi
Kilometers
75.06 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean City
Fri, Nov 6, 6:24 PM CST
Return by in Brent
Fri, Nov 6, 7:41 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-11-06T17:06
Arrive Ocean City
Fri, Nov 6, 6:24 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Gulf Breeze
FL

City in Florida, USA

From Brent
23.3 mi
00h 38m
To Ocean City
23.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Ocean City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    1645 ft · 46 sec · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 110 South

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 98: Gulf Breeze, Gregory Street East

    634 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on East Chase Street

    2219 ft · 60 sec · East Chase Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bayfront Parkway

    825 ft · 23 sec · Bayfront Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pensacola Bay Bridge

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Navarre Parkway

    9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on West Highway 98

    8.6 mi · 13 min · West Highway 98

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Mary Esther Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mary Esther Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Mary Esther Cut Off

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mary Esther Cut Off

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Beal Parkway Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beal Parkway Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Racetrack Road Northwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Racetrack Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pinedale Road

    1223 ft · 54 sec · Pinedale Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mary Avenue

    1141 ft · 50 sec · Mary Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Ross Road

    140 m · 20 sec · Ross Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 32%
Navarre Parkway
8.99 mi · 19%
West Highway 98
8.58 mi · 18%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.87 mi · 8%
Pensacola Bay Bridge
3.46 mi · 7%
Racetrack Road Northwest
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Breeze
00h 38m from Brent
Leave By
3:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Brent and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Ocean City?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 23.3 miles from Brent and 23.4 miles from Ocean City.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Brent and Mostly Cloudy near Ocean City.

Stop Ideas Near Gulf Breeze

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gulf Breeze, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gulf Breeze.

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

96 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

118 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.75 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ocean City

Ocean City is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4410300, -86.6135600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Ocean City (-86.61356, 30.44103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.33
Round trip
$12.65
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $6.33 $12.65
Mid-grade $4.32 $7.13 $14.26
Premium $4.66 $7.69 $15.39
Diesel $5.94 $9.80 $19.61

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Brent and Ocean City. The current time is 17:06:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.