Drive Time
7h 52m
Distance
520.6 mi
838 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$87
one way
Photo: DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
The drive from Melbourne Beach, FL to Brent, FL covers 520.6 miles and takes about 7h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Avenue, Oak Street, South Miramar Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
260.3 miles from Melbourne Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
At 520.6 miles and 7h 52m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Ocean Avenue and Oak Street.
At 7h 52m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 52m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Melbourne Beach, FL to Brent, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Miramar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fifth Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Melbourne Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Strawbridge Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Haven Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Beach, FL and Brent, FL.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
Turn right onto Oak Street
Continue on South Miramar Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Continue on Melbourne Causeway
Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
Continue on New Haven Avenue
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Continue on 13th Street
Continue on East Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Continue on Bronson Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Ocala
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
Turn right onto Brent Lane
Continue on East Brent Lane
Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
Turn left onto East Brent Lane
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 115 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 260.3 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brent, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Melbourne Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Melbourne Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 520.6 miles and 7h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 260.3 mi from Melbourne Beach, FL · 3h 56m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
172 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Meal stop
344 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 115 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 260.3 miles from Melbourne Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brent, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Brent, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$86.96 one way
$173.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $94.20 | $188.40 |
| premium | $4.90 | $100.35 | $200.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $115.66 | $231.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$87
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 182.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $55 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 156.2 | 1 | $54.66 | $24.99 |
| Efficient EV | 130.2 | 1 | $45.55 | $20.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 208.2 | 2 | $72.88 | $33.32 |
Gas CO2
182 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Melbourne Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Brent on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Orlando, FL
172 mi in
61°F
Tallahassee, FL
344 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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