How far is Gretna, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Gretna, FL to Brent, FL is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.6 mi
02h 32m
Flight
153.64 mi
247.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.64 mi
Kilometers
247.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.6 mi
Kilometers
271.34 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Gretna
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gretna
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive Brent
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gretna
9:30 PM EDT
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
Ponce de Leon
FL

Town of the United States

From Gretna
84.3 mi
01h 16m
To Brent
84.4 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    99 m · 26 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1960 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dewey Johnson Way

    1808 ft · 50 sec · Dewey Johnson Way

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Dewey Johnson Way

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Dewey Johnson Way

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West: Pensacola

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    160.9 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  8. 8

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  10. 10

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gretna 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
161 mi · 96%
Greensboro Highway
2.38 mi · 1%
Dewey Johnson Way
1.51 mi · 1%
FL 296
1 mi · 1%
I 110 South
0.89 mi · 1%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

161 mi · 02h 53m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ponce de Leon
01h 16m from Gretna
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gretna and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Ponce de Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Gretna and 84.4 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gretna and Rain Showers Likely near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Brent. Straight-line distance: 153.64 mi (247.26 km).

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#1 Gretna

Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,430
Coordinates30.6171400, -84.6599100
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-84.659916, 30.617137)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.52 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.36
11.9 gal · 45.04 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.68 $49.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.35 $54.69
Premium $4.90 $29.13 $58.26
Diesel $4.35 $25.88 $51.77

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gretna, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Gretna is 21:01:03, although it is 20:01:03 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.