How far is Merritt Island, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Merritt Island, FL to Brent, FL is about 499.1 miles (803.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 416.6 miles (670.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Madison County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merritt Island and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merritt Island and Brent.
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Start on Roberts Road
1.1 km · 4 min · Roberts Road
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Turn right onto Kennedy Parkway North
1.6 km · 1 min · Kennedy Parkway North
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Turn slight right
1128 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto NASA Parkway
5 mi · 7 min · NASA Parkway
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Continue on NASA Causeway
2.5 mi · 4 min · NASA Causeway
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Continue on Columbia Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Turn left onto Challenger Memorial Parkway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Challenger Memorial Parkway
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Take the ramp straight toward FL 528 Toll West
1.4 km · 1 min · Challenger Memorial Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
32.2 mi · 36 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17, US 92, US 441
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike, Oсala, Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Orlando
1439 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
53.3 mi · 57 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · 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 Merritt Island and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Merritt Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merritt Island to Brent?
The road trip is about 499.1 miles (803.3 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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 249.3 miles from Merritt Island and 249.8 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 416.6 miles (670.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.5 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 $73.05 one way or $146.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Merritt Island and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Merritt Island and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merritt Island and Brent. Straight-line distance: 416.54 mi (670.36 km).
#1 Merritt Island
Census designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 34,743 |
| Coordinates | 28.5391700, -80.6720000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 803 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 13m |
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 | $73.05 | $146.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $80.94 | $161.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $86.22 | $172.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $76.60 | $153.21 |
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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