How far is Melbourne Beach, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Melbourne Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 520.6 miles (837.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 435.1 miles (700.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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
520.61 mi
07h 52m
Flight
435.1 mi
700.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
435.1 mi
Kilometers
700.23 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
520.61 mi
Kilometers
837.84 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sun, Apr 12, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Melbourne Beach
Sun, Apr 12, 7:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melbourne Beach
2026-04-12T04:08
Arrive Brent
Sun, Apr 12, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 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
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melbourne Beach
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
Lee
FL

Town in Madison County, Florida, United States

From Melbourne Beach
256.6 mi
03h 56m
To Brent
264 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Beach and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · Ocean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Miramar Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Miramar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Fifth Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Melbourne Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Strawbridge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    42.5 mi · 55 min · New Haven Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    848 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    63.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  18. 18

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  21. 21

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  23. 23

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  26. 26

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Melbourne Beach 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 54%
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 33%
New Haven Avenue
42.5 mi · 8%
Bronson Highway
3.31 mi · 1%
13th Street
2.57 mi
East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
1.46 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 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
435.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 56m from Melbourne Beach
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Melbourne Beach and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Melbourne Beach to Brent?

The road trip is about 520.6 miles (837.8 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 256.6 miles from Melbourne Beach and 264 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 435.1 miles (700.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 $76.20 one way or $152.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melbourne Beach and Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 435.1 mi (700.23 km).

Melbourne Beach

#1 Melbourne Beach

Town in Florida

Population3,298
Coordinates28.0683500, -80.5603300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.560334, 28.06835)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 838 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.37 gal
69.54 L · about $76.20
Round trip
$152.40
36.74 gal · 139.08 L
Estimated CO2
163.3 kg one way
Round trip: 326.5 kg / 720 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.20 $152.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.43 $168.86
Premium $4.90 $89.94 $179.88
Diesel $4.35 $79.91 $159.82

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Melbourne Beach, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Melbourne Beach is 04:08:11, although it is 03:08:11 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.