Drive or Fly: Brent, FL to Melrose Park, FL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Could go either way
MediumThis distance is a toss-up. Drive if you want flexibility and lower cost, fly if you value time. Connecting flights add time.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
11h 42m
Distance
646.6 mi
Total Cost
$316
CO2
261 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 23m
1h 3m in the air
Air Distance
523 mi
Total Cost
$196
CO2
133 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
Flight Data
Service
Connecting only
On-Time
87.0%
Cancellation
13.0%
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 11h 42m | 3h 23m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $316 | $196 |
| Carbon footprint | 261 kg CO2 | 133 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | 87% on-time |
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.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Brent, FL to Melrose Park, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.