Port Arthur to Punta Gorda Isles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.2 miles 1205.7 km · straight line
899 miles estimated 1446.8 km · driving distance
18h 5min estimated drive time
$87 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Port Arthur from Punta Gorda Isles?

The distance from Port Arthur to Punta Gorda Isles is 749.2 miles (1205.7 km) as the crow flies. Punta Gorda Isles is located ESE of Port Arthur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899 miles, taking about 18h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Port Arthur in Texas and Punta Gorda Isles in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Port Arthur and Punta Gorda Isles. 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.

How to Get from Port Arthur to Punta Gorda Isles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 5min $87 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 42min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 31min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Port Arthur & Punta Gorda Isles

Quick Facts

Port Arthur
29.89°N, 93.94°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
Punta Gorda Isles
26.92°N, 82.08°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Explore more routes from Punta Gorda Isles

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients