How far is Punta Gorda, FL from Brent, FL?
The driving distance from Punta Gorda, FL to Brent, FL is about 561 miles (902.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.4 miles (641.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 18m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Punta Gorda and Brent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda and Brent.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Carmalita Street
1903 ft · 58 sec · Carmalita Street
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Turn left onto Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Turn right onto Olympia Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Olympia Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
1514 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
270.6 mi · 4 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2220 ft · 29 sec · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 750, FL 296: Airport Boulevard, Brent Lane
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 296: Brent Lane
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Brent Lane
1807 ft · 53 sec · Brent Lane
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Continue on East Brent Lane
736 ft · 30 sec · East Brent Lane
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Turn left onto Sycamore Drive
67 m · 13 sec · Sycamore Drive
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Turn left onto East Brent Lane
10 m · 1 sec · East Brent Lane
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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 and Brent.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Punta Gorda and Partly 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 to Brent?
The road trip is about 561 miles (902.9 km) and usually takes 08h 18m 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 280.2 miles from Punta Gorda and 280.8 miles from Brent.
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 162.6 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 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 $82.13 one way or $164.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Punta Gorda and Brent, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Punta Gorda and Partly Sunny near Brent.
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 Punta Gorda and Brent. Straight-line distance: 398.35 mi (641.08 km).
#1 Punta Gorda
City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
| Population | 20,698 |
| Coordinates | 26.9297800, -82.0453700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brent
A city located in Pasco County, Florida.
| Population | 21,800 |
| Coordinates | 30.4688100, -87.2360800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Brent Lane (-87.23608, 30.468809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 903 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 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 | $82.13 | $164.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $91.00 | $182.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $96.94 | $193.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $86.13 | $172.26 |
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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