How far is Fort Walton Beach, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Walton Beach and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Walton Beach and Brent.
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Start on Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
37 m · 7 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Tula Place Northwest
599 ft · 32 sec · Tula Place Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Robinwood Drive Northwest
47 m · 9 sec · Robinwood Drive Northwest
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Turn right onto Holmes Boulevard Northwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holmes Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Wright Parkway Northwest
2635 ft · 1 min · Wright Parkway Northwest
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Continue on Wright Parkway Southwest
1979 ft · 59 sec · Wright Parkway Southwest
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Turn right onto Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
659 ft · 16 sec · Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest
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Continue on East Miracle Strip Parkway
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Miracle Strip Parkway
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Continue on Navarre Parkway
9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway
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Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 25 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Continue on Pensacola Bay Bridge
3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge
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Continue on East Gregory Street
3006 ft · 1 min · East Gregory Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 110 North
2524 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 296: Airport Boulevard
1690 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Brent Lane
2458 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Walton Beach and Brent.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Gulf Breeze Parkway
Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Walton Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Walton Beach to Brent?
The road trip is about 56.1 miles (90.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Gulf Breeze is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Fort Walton Beach and 33.7 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Walton Beach and Mostly Sunny near Brent.
Stop Ideas Near Gulf Breeze
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Walton Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 37.02 mi (59.58 km).
#1 Fort Walton Beach
City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
| Population | 22,396 |
| Coordinates | 30.4205900, -86.6170700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.10 | $18.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.61 | $17.23 |
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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