Drive or Fly: Brent, FL to Big Pine Key, 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 PNS–EYW. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

15h 10m

Distance

799.1 mi

Total Cost

$348

CO2

323 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$168

Hotel (1 room, 1 night) $110

Meals (1 pax, 2 days) $70

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

− Requires 2 days of driving

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 55m

1h 5m in the air

Air Distance

539 mi

Total Cost

$197

CO2

137 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Brent, FL → PNS 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 65m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

EYW → Big Pine Key, FL 40m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $142) $142

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Big Pine Key, FL EYW — Key West International Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 11h 15m 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	15h 10m	3h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$348	$197
Carbon footprint	323 kg CO₂	137 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 Jun 3, 2026.

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