How far is Palm Bay, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Palm Bay, FL to Brent, FL is about 519.7 miles (836.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 434.5 miles (699.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
519.75 mi
07h 28m
Flight
434.49 mi
699.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
434.49 mi
Kilometers
699.24 km
Flight Time
00h 52m

Driving Distance

Road route
519.75 mi
Kilometers
836.45 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Wed, Jun 10, 6:29 PM CDT
Return by in Palm Bay
Thu, Jun 11, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palm Bay
2026-06-10T12:01
Arrive Brent
Wed, Jun 10, 7:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 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
9:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay
255.8 mi
03h 44m
To Brent
264 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Bay and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on Palm Bay Road Northeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2517 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 192: West Melbourne, Melbourne

    2565 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    37 mi · 45 min · New Haven Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  10. 10

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

    848 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  20. 20

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Bay 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 55%
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 33%
New Haven Avenue
37 mi · 7%
I 95 North
4.03 mi · 1%
Palm Bay Road Northeast
4.01 mi · 1%
Bronson Highway
3.31 mi · 1%
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 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.2 mi
434.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 44m from Palm Bay
Leave By
9:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Bay and Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Palm Bay to Brent?

The road trip is about 519.7 miles (836.4 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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 255.8 miles from Palm Bay and 264 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 434.5 miles (699.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.2 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 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 $76.07 one way or $152.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Bay and Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palm Bay and Brent. Straight-line distance: 434.49 mi (699.24 km).

Palm Bay

#1 Palm Bay

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population116,932
Coordinates28.0344600, -80.5886600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Palm Bay Road Northeast (-80.58866, 28.03445)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 836 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.34 gal
69.43 L · about $76.07
Round trip
$152.15
36.68 gal · 138.86 L
Estimated CO2
163 kg one way
Round trip: 326 kg / 719 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.07 $152.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.29 $168.58
Premium $4.90 $89.79 $179.59
Diesel $4.35 $79.78 $159.56

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Palm Bay, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Palm Bay is 12:01:43, although it is 11:01:43 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.