Drive or Fly: Haverhill, FL to Brent, FL?

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

Driving wins

Medium

No direct flights for PBI–PNS. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

8h 56m

Distance

605.6 mi

Total Cost

$170

CO2

245 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$135

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 21m

1h 1m in the air

Air Distance

504 mi

Total Cost

$195

CO2

129 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Haverhill, FL → PBI 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 61m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PNS → Brent, FL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $140) $140

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Haverhill, FL PBI — Palm Beach International Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

Brent, FL PNS — Pensacola International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 5h 35m 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	8h 56m	3h 21m
Total cost (1 person)	$170	$195
Carbon footprint	245 kg CO₂	129 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 13, 2026.

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