How far is Punta Gorda, FL from Rotonda West, FL?

The driving distance from Punta Gorda, FL to Rotonda West, FL is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.39 mi
00h 43m
Flight
15.41 mi
24.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.41 mi
Kilometers
24.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.39 mi
Kilometers
39.25 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rotonda West
Fri, May 29, 2:57 PM EDT
Return by in Punta Gorda
Fri, May 29, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punta Gorda
2026-05-29T14:13
Arrive Rotonda West
Fri, May 29, 2:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Punta Gorda
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Port
FL

A city in Sarasota County, Florida.

From Punta Gorda
12.2 mi
00h 21m
To Rotonda West
12.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Punta Gorda and Rotonda West.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Punta Gorda and Rotonda West.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carmalita Street

    54 m · 5 sec · Carmalita Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Taylor Road

    718 ft · 22 sec · Taylor Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Tamiami Trail

  5. 5

    Turn left onto El Jobean Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · El Jobean Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sunnybrook Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Sunnybrook Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Rotonda Boulevard North

    716 ft · 26 sec · Rotonda Boulevard North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Rotonda Circle

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Rotonda Circle

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Golfview Road

    1248 ft · 57 sec · Golfview Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Golfview Terrace

    157 m · 25 sec · Golfview Terrace

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Golfview Place

    44 m · 6 sec · Golfview Place

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golfview Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Punta Gorda and Rotonda West.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
El Jobean Road
11.2 mi · 46%
Tamiami Trail
8.41 mi · 34%
Rotonda Circle
2.88 mi · 12%
Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.18 mi · 5%
Golfview Road
0.24 mi · 1%
Taylor Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

El Jobean Road

Turn left onto El Jobean Road

11.2 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Port
00h 21m from Punta Gorda
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punta Gorda and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotonda West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Punta Gorda to Rotonda West?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Port is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Punta Gorda and 12.2 miles from Rotonda West.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punta Gorda and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rotonda West.

Stop Ideas Near North Port

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Port, 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 North Port.

BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

18 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

44 mi away
1993 Main Street
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Bradenton, Florida

55 mi away
1115 Manatee Avenue West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punta Gorda and Rotonda West. Straight-line distance: 15.41 mi (24.8 km).

Punta Gorda

#1 Punta Gorda

City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States

Population20,698
Coordinates26.9297800, -82.0453700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Rotonda West

#2 Rotonda West

Census designated place

Population3,435
Coordinates26.8836800, -82.2900900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Punta Gorda (-82.04537, 26.92978)
End: Rotonda West (-82.29009, 26.88368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.26 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.13
1.72 gal · 6.52 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.57 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $4.90 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $4.35 $3.74 $7.48

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Punta Gorda and Rotonda West. The current time is 14:13:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.