How far is Mexico Beach, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Mexico Beach, FL to Brent, FL is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Walton County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mexico Beach and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mexico Beach and Brent.
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Start on South 32nd Street
113 m · 22 sec · South 32nd Street
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Turn left
18 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Tyndall Parkway
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Tyndall Parkway
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Continue on East 15th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Transmitter Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Transmitter Road
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Highway 2321
6.1 mi · 10 min · Highway 2321
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Turn right
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
26.8 mi · 35 min
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Pensacola
2381 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 1 hr 17 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 Mexico Beach and Brent.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 10 West
Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mexico 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 Mexico Beach to Brent?
The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
DeFuniak Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Mexico Beach and 80.2 miles from Brent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mexico Beach and Sunny near Brent.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mexico Beach and Brent. Straight-line distance: 114.25 mi (183.87 km).
#1 Mexico Beach
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 29.9480900, -85.4199500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
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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