How far is Punta Gorda Isles, FL from Brent, FL?

The driving distance from Punta Gorda Isles, FL to Brent, FL is about 563 miles (906 km), with a travel time of about 08h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 397.3 miles (639.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
562.98 mi
08h 20m
Flight
397.3 mi
639.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
397.3 mi
Kilometers
639.4 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
562.98 mi
Kilometers
906.03 km
Drive Time
08h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brent
Tue, May 5, 1:20 PM CDT
Return by in Punta Gorda Isles
Tue, May 5, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punta Gorda Isles
2026-05-05T05:59
Arrive Brent
Tue, May 5, 2:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Punta Gorda Isles
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
White Springs
FL

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America

From Punta Gorda Isles
281.2 mi
04h 10m
To Brent
281.8 mi
04h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Punta Gorda Isles and Brent.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda Isles and Brent.

  1. 1

    Start on West Marion Avenue

    18 m · 7 sec · West Marion Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Marion Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Marion Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West Henry Street

    672 ft · 19 sec · West Henry Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Olympia Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · West Olympia Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa

    1514 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    270.6 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brent Lane

    1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on East Brent Lane

    736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Brent Lane

    10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Punta Gorda Isles and Brent.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
284 mi · 50%
I 75 North
271 mi · 48%
West Olympia Avenue
3.15 mi · 1%
West Marion Avenue
1.12 mi
FL 296
1 mi
I 110 South
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+165.7 mi
397.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Springs
04h 10m from Punta Gorda Isles
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punta Gorda Isles and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Punta Gorda Isles to Brent?

The road trip is about 563 miles (906 km) and usually takes 08h 20m 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 281.2 miles from Punta Gorda Isles and 281.8 miles from Brent.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 397.3 miles (639.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 165.7 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 EDT. 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 $82.42 one way or $164.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Punta Gorda Isles and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punta Gorda Isles and Mostly Sunny near Brent.

Stop Ideas Near White Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Springs.

BUS

Waldo, Florida

83 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

86 mi away
201 East University Ave.
RAIL

Jacksonville

99 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punta Gorda Isles and Brent. Straight-line distance: 397.3 mi (639.4 km).

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#1 Punta Gorda Isles

City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States of America

Population18,306
Coordinates26.9175600, -82.0784200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Brent

#2 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: West Marion Avenue (-82.078382, 26.91753)
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 906 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.87 gal
75.2 L · about $82.42
Round trip
$164.84
39.74 gal · 150.4 L
Estimated CO2
176.6 kg one way
Round trip: 353.2 kg / 779 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $82.42 $164.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $91.32 $182.65
Premium $4.90 $97.28 $194.57
Diesel $4.35 $86.43 $172.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Punta Gorda Isles, FL and Brent, FL. The current time in Punta Gorda Isles is 05:59:36, although it is 04:59:36 in Brent.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.