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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.1 mi
01h 07m
Flight
37.02 mi
59.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.02 mi
Kilometers
59.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.1 mi
Kilometers
90.28 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Walton Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Walton Beach
2026-04-18T19:28
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Walton Beach
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gulf Breeze
FL

City in Florida, USA

From Fort Walton Beach
22.3 mi
00h 33m
To Brent
33.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Hummingbird Avenue Northwest

    37 m · 7 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tula Place Northwest

    599 ft · 32 sec · Tula Place Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Robinwood Drive Northwest

    47 m · 9 sec · Robinwood Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Holmes Boulevard Northwest

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holmes Boulevard Northwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wright Parkway Northwest

    2635 ft · 1 min · Wright Parkway Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Wright Parkway Southwest

    1979 ft · 59 sec · Wright Parkway Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest

    659 ft · 16 sec · Miracle Strip Pkwy Southwest

  8. 8

    Continue on East Miracle Strip Parkway

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Miracle Strip Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Navarre Parkway

    9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pensacola Bay Bridge

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on East Gregory Street

    3006 ft · 1 min · East Gregory Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 North

    2524 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 296: Airport Boulevard

    1690 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brent Lane

    2458 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 27%
East Miracle Strip Parkway
9.45 mi · 17%
Navarre Parkway
8.99 mi · 16%
Pensacola Bay Bridge
3.48 mi · 6%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.47 mi · 6%
Holmes Boulevard Northwest
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Breeze
00h 33m from Fort Walton Beach
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Mobile Bus Station

96 mi away
2545 Government Blvd.
BUS

Mt. Vernon, AL

118 mi away
20890 US Highway 43

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).

Fort Walton Beach

#1 Fort Walton Beach

City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

Population22,396
Coordinates30.4205900, -86.6170700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Hummingbird Avenue Northwest (-86.61732, 30.420593)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Walton Beach and Brent. The current time is 19:28:33.

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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.