Dothan to Port Charlotte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Dothan from Port Charlotte?

The distance from Dothan to Port Charlotte is 354.6 miles (570.7 km) as the crow flies. Port Charlotte is located SE of Dothan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 425.5 miles, taking about 8h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Dothan in Alabama and Port Charlotte in Florida.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dothan and Port Charlotte. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.