How far is Brent, FL from Port Charlotte, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Port Charlotte, FL is about 553.7 miles (891.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.1 miles (634.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Suwannee County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Port Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Port Charlotte.
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Start on East Brent Lane
701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane
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Continue on Brent Lane
2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane
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Turn left
1811 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North
2883 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
1328 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
160.5 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South I 75: Naples
74.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
20.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 779: North Port, Port Charlotte
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 779 South
701 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Toledo Blade Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Toledo Blade Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
5.6 mi · 10 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
597 ft · 17 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Port Charlotte.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
283 mi · 05h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Port Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Port Charlotte?
The road trip is about 553.7 miles (891.1 km) and usually takes 10h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 276.9 miles from Brent and 276.8 miles from Port Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.1 miles (634.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 159.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $81.05 one way or $162.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 173.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Port Charlotte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Port Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Live Oak
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Live Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Port Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 394.16 mi (634.34 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Charlotte
A city in Charlotte County, Florida.
| Population | 54,392 |
| Coordinates | 26.9761700, -82.0906400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Charlotte (-82.09064, 26.97617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 891 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $81.05 | $162.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $89.81 | $179.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $95.67 | $191.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $85.00 | $170.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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