How far is Brent, FL from West Melbourne, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to West Melbourne, FL is about 506.2 miles (814.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
506.23 mi
09h 18m
Flight
429.83 mi
691.75 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
429.83 mi
Kilometers
691.75 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
506.23 mi
Kilometers
814.7 km
Drive Time
09h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-18T07:49
Arrive West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:19 PM to 5:49 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Brent
253 mi
04h 39m
To West Melbourne
253.2 mi
04h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and West Melbourne.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192, ​US 441: Kissimmee, ​Saint Cloud

    2873 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 192 East, US 441 South: Saint. Cloud, Orlando Health Saint Cloud Hospital

    54 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Bronson Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    679 ft · 15 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    33.8 mi · 41 min · Bronson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Minton Road

    2524 ft · 1 min · Minton Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Henry Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Henry Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 56%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
Bronson Highway
42.3 mi · 8%
Florida's Turnpike
32 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike South
32 mi · 6%
13th Street
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.4 mi
429.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
04h 39m from Brent
Leave By
5:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brent and Sunny near West Melbourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to West Melbourne?

The road trip is about 506.2 miles (814.7 km) and usually takes 09h 18m 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 253 miles from Brent and 253.2 miles from West Melbourne.

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

The direct path is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 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 $74.08 one way or $148.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and West Melbourne, 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 Sunny near West Melbourne.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and West Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 429.83 mi (691.75 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
West Melbourne

#2 West Melbourne

City in Florida, United States of America

Population26,761
Coordinates28.0716800, -80.6533900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: West Melbourne (-80.65339, 28.07168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 815 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.86 gal
67.62 L · about $74.08
Round trip
$148.17
35.72 gal · 135.24 L
Estimated CO2
158.7 kg one way
Round trip: 317.4 kg / 700 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $74.08 $148.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $82.08 $164.17
Premium $4.90 $87.44 $174.89
Diesel $4.35 $77.69 $155.38

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and West Melbourne, FL. The current time in Brent is 07:49:54, although it is 08:49:54 in West Melbourne.

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.