How far is Cocoa, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Cocoa, FL to Brent, FL is about 491.8 miles (791.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 416.4 miles (670.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
491.78 mi
07h 00m
Flight
416.37 mi
670.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
416.37 mi
Kilometers
670.08 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
491.78 mi
Kilometers
791.45 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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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 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, May 6, 9:22 PM CDT
Return by in Cocoa
Thu, May 7, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cocoa
2026-05-06T15:22
Arrive Brent
Wed, May 6, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
10:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cocoa
8:00 PM EDT
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
Madison
FL

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Cocoa
245.6 mi
03h 30m
To Brent
246.1 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Manor Drive

    3 m · 6 sec · Manor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bedford Place

    551 ft · 25 sec · Bedford Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cocoa Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cocoa Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 West

    1195 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway

    98 m · 5 sec · Bennett Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Beachline Expressway

    41.2 mi · 47 min · Beachline Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Orlando

    1439 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  17. 17

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  19. 19

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 58%
Florida's Turnpike
161 mi · 33%
Beachline Expressway
41.2 mi · 8%
Cocoa Boulevard
1.14 mi
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.4 mi
416.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madison
03h 30m from Cocoa
Leave By
10:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cocoa and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 491.8 miles (791.4 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Madison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245.6 miles from Cocoa and 246.1 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 416.4 miles (670.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.4 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 EDT. 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 $71.97 one way or $143.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cocoa and Partly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cocoa and Brent. Straight-line distance: 416.37 mi (670.08 km).

Cocoa

#1 Cocoa

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population18,694
Coordinates28.3861200, -80.7420000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.742032, 28.386138)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 791 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.35 gal
65.69 L · about $71.97
Round trip
$143.94
34.7 gal · 131.38 L
Estimated CO2
154.2 kg one way
Round trip: 308.4 kg / 680 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $71.97 $143.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $79.74 $159.48
Premium $4.90 $84.95 $169.89
Diesel $4.35 $75.47 $150.95

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 · May 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cocoa, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Cocoa is 15:22:08, although it is 14:22:08 in Brent.

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.