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

The driving distance from West Melbourne, FL to Brent, FL is about 514.8 miles (828.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 18m 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
514.78 mi
07h 39m
Flight
429.83 mi
691.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
429.83 mi
Kilometers
691.75 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
514.78 mi
Kilometers
828.46 km
Drive Time
07h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 3:35 PM CDT
Return by in West Melbourne
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Melbourne
2026-04-18T08:56
Arrive Brent
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 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
8:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Melbourne
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 West Melbourne
253.3 mi
03h 49m
To Brent
261.5 mi
03h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 West Melbourne and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Minton Road

    2525 ft · 58 sec · Minton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Haven Avenue

    39.1 mi · 48 min · New Haven Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 13th Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · 13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronson Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bronson Highway

  8. 8

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

    848 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

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

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

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

  18. 18

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

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Melbourne 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 55%
Florida's Turnpike
171 mi · 33%
New Haven Avenue
39.1 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 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85 mi
429.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
03h 49m from West Melbourne
Leave By
8:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne to Brent?

The road trip is about 514.8 miles (828.5 km) and usually takes 07h 39m 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 253.3 miles from West Melbourne and 261.5 miles from Brent.

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

The direct path is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 85 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 $75.33 one way or $150.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Melbourne and Brent. Straight-line distance: 429.83 mi (691.75 km).

West Melbourne

#1 West Melbourne

City in Florida, United States of America

Population26,761
Coordinates28.0716800, -80.6533900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Henry Avenue (-80.653388, 28.071752)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 828 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.16 gal
68.76 L · about $75.33
Round trip
$150.66
36.32 gal · 137.52 L
Estimated CO2
161.4 kg one way
Round trip: 322.8 kg / 712 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.33 $150.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.46 $166.93
Premium $4.90 $88.91 $177.82
Diesel $4.35 $79.00 $157.99

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Melbourne, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in West Melbourne is 08:56:41, although it is 07:56:41 in Brent.

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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.