How far is Carrabelle, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Carrabelle, FL to Brent, FL is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.34 mi
03h 50m
Flight
159.41 mi
256.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.41 mi
Kilometers
256.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.34 mi
Kilometers
346.56 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 6:51 PM CDT
Return by in Carrabelle
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carrabelle
2026-04-15T16:00
Arrive Brent
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carrabelle
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chipley
FL

City in Washington County, Florida

From Carrabelle
108.7 mi
01h 55m
To Brent
106.6 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tallahassee Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tallahassee Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    35 mi · 48 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    15.7 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2269 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    138.8 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
139 mi · 65%
Tallahassee Street
40.9 mi · 19%
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Main Street
0.51 mi
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

139 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
159.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chipley
01h 55m from Carrabelle
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Carrabelle and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chipley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Carrabelle and 106.6 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Carrabelle and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Carrabelle and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carrabelle and Brent. Straight-line distance: 159.41 mi (256.54 km).

Carrabelle

#1 Carrabelle

City in Florida, United States

Population2,832
Coordinates29.8532600, -84.6643500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Tallahassee Street (-84.664709, 29.853266)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.76 L · about $31.52
Round trip
$63.05
15.2 gal · 57.52 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.52 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.93 $69.86
Premium $4.90 $37.21 $74.42
Diesel $4.35 $33.06 $66.12

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Carrabelle, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Carrabelle is 16:00:57, although it is 15:00:57 in Brent.

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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.