How far is it from Anna Maria, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The distance between Anna Maria, FL, and Sarasota, FL, is 23 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Anna Maria, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The drive from Anna Maria, FL, to Sarasota, FL, takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Anna Maria, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The fastest route from Anna Maria, FL, to Sarasota, FL, covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Anna Maria, FL?

Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south-east of Anna Maria, FL.

Are there charging stations between Anna Maria, FL and Sarasota, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Anna Maria, FL to Sarasota, FL, including Bradenton, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - 14th St W (350 kW); Bradenton, FL Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Florida 64 (350 kW); Ellenton Premium Outlets (Ellenton, FL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 96.

Anna Maria, FL Sarasota, FL

Distance: 23 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Anna Maria, FL to Sarasota, FL takes about 45 min via US 41. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 23 mi

This 22-mile trip takes about 45 minutes. Head out on Pine Avenue, then take Cortez Road West and Tamiami Trail into downtown Sarasota, where public EV charging is available.

1 Depart left onto Pine Avenue 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Gulf Drive 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Palm Drive 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Marina Drive 1 mi
5 Turn left onto Gulf Drive 2 mi
6 At end of road, turn right onto East Bay Drive 65 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gulf Drive North 2 mi
8 Turn left onto Cortez Road West 8 mi
9 Turn right onto 14th Street West 4 mi
10 Continue straight onto Tamiami Trail 6 mi
11 Enter roundabout straight onto Tamiami Trail 43 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Tamiami Trail 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Tamiami Trail 57 yd

14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Tamiami Trail 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Fruitville Road 75 yd
16 Exit roundabout straight onto Fruitville Road 1 mi
17 Turn right 13 yd
18 Arrive

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The return trip from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, FL covers roughly the same distance, 23 mi.

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Charging points along the way

96 chargers

Bradenton, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - 14th St WCCS, Tesla · 5306 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL, 34207350 kW
Bradenton, FL Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Florida 64CCS, Tesla · 4455 Florida 64, Bradenton, FL, 34208350 kW
Ellenton Premium Outlets (Ellenton, FL)CCS, CHAdeMO · 5461 Factory Shops Blvd, Ellenton, FL, 34222350 kW
Taubman University Town Center (Sarasota, FL)CCS · 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34243350 kW
Wawa Bradenton #5203CCS, CHAdeMO · 4506 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL, 34203350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

This 22-mile trip takes about 45 minutes. Head out on Pine Avenue, then take Cortez Road West and Tamiami Trail into downtown Sarasota, where public EV charging is available.

Popular destinations close by

Sarasota, FL → Longboat Key, FL10 mi · 20 min Sarasota, FL → Bradenton, FL12 mi · 25 min Sarasota, FL → Palmetto, FL16 mi · 30 min Sarasota, FL → St. Petersburg, FL39 mi · 55 min Sarasota, FL → South Pasadena, FL39 mi · 1 h Sarasota, FL → Treasure Island, FL42 mi · 1 h 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Anna Maria, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Anna Maria, FL, {fromState} and Sarasota, FL, {toState} is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Anna Maria, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Anna Maria, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Anna Maria, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Anna Maria, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Anna Maria, FL?: Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south-east of Anna Maria, FL.
Are there charging stations between Anna Maria, FL and Sarasota, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Anna Maria, FL to Sarasota, FL, including Bradenton, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - 14th St W (350 kW); Bradenton, FL Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Florida 64 (350 kW); Ellenton Premium Outlets (Ellenton, FL) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 96.

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