How far is Brent, FL from Punta Gorda, FL?
The driving distance from Brent, FL to Punta Gorda, FL is about 560.1 miles (901.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.4 miles (641.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 05m.
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.
Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Punta Gorda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Punta Gorda.
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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
36 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
904 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 17 South
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Cooper Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Turn right onto Carmalita Street
1903 ft · 57 sec · Carmalita Street
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Turn left
10 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Punta Gorda.
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 leaving Brent and Mostly Sunny near Punta Gorda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brent to Punta Gorda?
The road trip is about 560.1 miles (901.4 km) and usually takes 10h 05m 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?
White Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.1 miles from Brent and 280 miles from Punta Gorda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.4 miles (641.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 161.7 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 $82.01 one way or $164.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 175.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Punta Gorda, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brent and Mostly Sunny near Punta Gorda.
Stop Ideas Near White Springs
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 White Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Punta Gorda. Straight-line distance: 398.35 mi (641.08 km).
#1 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Punta Gorda
City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,698 |
| Coordinates | 26.9297800, -82.0453700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Punta Gorda (-82.04537, 26.92978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 901 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 59m |
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 | $82.01 | $164.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $90.86 | $181.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $96.79 | $193.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $86.00 | $172.00 |
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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