Drive or Fly: Brent, FL to Ives Estates, 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
11h 56m
Distance
657.5 mi
Total Cost
$290
CO2
266 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fuel$110
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
531 mi
Total Cost
$196
CO2
135 kg
Cost Breakdown
Estimated ticket$141
Rental car (1 day)$55
Nearest Airports
Brent, FLPensacola International Airport (3 mi)
Ives Estates, FLHollywood, North Perry Airport (5 mi)
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Saves about 7h 12m 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 | 11h 56m | 4h 44m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $290 | $196 |
| Carbon footprint | 266 kg CO2 | 135 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 Ives Estates, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.