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Drive or Fly: Brent, FL to Black Diamond, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for PNS–GNV. At 371 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 17m

Distance

371 mi

Total Cost

$117

CO2

150 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$82
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 10m

37m in the air

Air Distance

305 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

78 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brent, FL → PNS 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 37m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
GNV → Black Diamond, FL 83m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Brent, FL PNS — Pensacola International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive
Black Diamond, FL GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport 55 mi, ~83m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PNS and GNV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 7m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 17m 4h 10m
Total cost (1 person) $117 $187
Carbon footprint 150 kg CO2 78 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
371 mi 7h 16m

via I 10, US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate, US 19; US 27

Alternative (+26 min)
391 mi 7h 43m

via I 10, US 19; US 98; US 27 Alternate, FL 349

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brent, FL to Black Diamond, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.