How far is Brent, FL from Pensacola, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Pensacola, FL is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.22 mi
00h 06m
Flight
3.47 mi
5.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.47 mi
Kilometers
5.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.22 mi
Kilometers
6.79 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brent
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Goulding
FL

Census designated place

From Brent
2.1 mi
00h 03m
To Pensacola
2.1 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Pensacola.

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Cervantes Street

    2120 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Cervantes Street

    805 ft · 20 sec · East Cervantes Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cervantes Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.87 mi · 68%
US 90
0.4 mi · 10%
I 110 South
0.35 mi · 8%
Brent Lane
0.31 mi · 7%
East Cervantes Street
0.15 mi · 4%
East Brent Lane
0.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

2.87 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goulding
00h 03m from Brent
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brent and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Pensacola?

The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goulding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Brent and 2.1 miles from Pensacola.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brent and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.

Stop Ideas Near Goulding

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goulding, 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 Goulding.

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

88 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

107 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 3.47 mi (5.59 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Pensacola

#2 Pensacola

The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.

Population53,142
Coordinates30.4213100, -87.2169100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Pensacola (-87.21691, 30.42131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.56 L · about $0.62
Round trip
$1.24
0.3 gal · 1.12 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $0.62 $1.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.69 $1.38
Premium $4.90 $0.73 $1.47
Diesel $4.35 $0.65 $1.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brent and Pensacola. The current time is 04:37:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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