Gulfport to Port Charlotte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gulfport from Port Charlotte?

The distance from Gulfport to Port Charlotte is 484.7 miles (780 km) as the crow flies. Port Charlotte is located ESE of Gulfport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.6 miles, taking about 11h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Gulfport in Mississippi 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 Gulfport 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.