Drive or Fly: Brent, FL to Brownsville, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Could go either way
This distance is a toss-up. Drive if you want flexibility and lower cost, fly if you value time.
Drive
Door to Door
12h 8m
Distance
668.1 mi
Total Cost
$292
CO2
270 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fuel$112
Hotel (1 night)$110
Meals (2 days)$70
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No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
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Stop anywhere along the route
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Have your own car at the destination
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Requires 2 days of driving
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Driver fatigue on longer stretches
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Wear and tear on vehicle
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Fuel price fluctuations
Fly
Door to Door
4h 44m
1h 4m in the air
Air Distance
533 mi
Total Cost
$196
CO2
136 kg
Cost Breakdown
Estimated ticket$141
Rental car (1 day)$55
Nearest Airports
Brent, FLPensacola International Airport (3 mi)
Brownsville, FLMiami International Airport (4 mi)
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Saves about 7h 24m compared to driving
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Less physical fatigue
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Predictable arrival time
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Airport security and check-in overhead
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May need a rental car at destination
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Luggage fees and restrictions
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Less flexibility for stops along the way
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 12h 8m | 4h 44m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $292 | $196 |
| Carbon footprint | 270 kg CO2 | 136 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
Costs are rough estimates based on US averages. Flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brent, FL to Brownsville, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.