How far is Mary Esther, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Mary Esther, FL to Brent, FL is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
52.47 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.26 mi
55.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.26 mi
Kilometers
55.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.47 mi
Kilometers
84.44 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 PM CDT
Return by in Mary Esther
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mary Esther
2026-04-18T19:42
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mary Esther
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 Mary Esther
20.4 mi
00h 29m
To Brent
32 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°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 Mary Esther and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mary Esther and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Doolittle Boulevard

    40 m · 7 sec · Doolittle Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Miracle Strip Parkway

    8 mi · 11 min · West Miracle Strip Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Navarre Parkway

    9 mi · 15 min · Navarre Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway

    14.9 mi · 25 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Pensacola Bay Bridge

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pensacola Bay Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on East Gregory Street

    3006 ft · 1 min · East Gregory Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 110 North

    2524 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 296: Airport Boulevard

    1690 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Brent Lane

    2458 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mary Esther 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gulf Breeze Parkway
14.9 mi · 28%
Navarre Parkway
8.99 mi · 17%
West Miracle Strip Parkway
8.04 mi · 15%
Pensacola Bay Bridge
3.48 mi · 7%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
3.47 mi · 7%
East Gregory Street
0.57 mi · 1%
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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gulf Breeze
00h 29m from Mary Esther
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther to Brent?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 20.4 miles from Mary Esther and 32 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther and Brent. Straight-line distance: 34.26 mi (55.13 km).

Mary Esther

#1 Mary Esther

City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

Population4,462
Coordinates30.4101500, -86.6650900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Doolittle Boulevard (-86.664786, 30.410146)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.90 $9.06 $18.12
Diesel $4.35 $8.05 $16.10

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 Mary Esther and Brent. The current time is 19:42:18.

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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.