How far is Brent, FL from Panama City, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Panama City, FL is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Panama City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Panama City.
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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
71.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 331 South
14.1 mi · 17 min · US Highway 331 South
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Turn left onto State Highway 20 East
26.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 20 East
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Turn right onto Highway 77
14.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Lynn Haven Parkway
3.4 mi · 6 min · Lynn Haven Parkway
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
69 m · 12 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Luverne Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Luverne Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Luverne Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Panama City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
71.2 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near Panama City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Panama City?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
DeFuniak Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Brent and 67.9 miles from Panama City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Brent and Sunny near Panama City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Panama City. Straight-line distance: 96.42 mi (155.17 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Panama City
County seat of Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,667 |
| Coordinates | 30.1594600, -85.6598300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Panama City (-85.65983, 30.15946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.84 | $41.67 |
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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