How far is it from Bear Creek, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The distance between Bear Creek, FL, and Sarasota, FL, is 38 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bear Creek, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The drive from Bear Creek, FL, to Sarasota, FL, takes approximately 1 h by car.

What is the best route from Bear Creek, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The fastest route from Bear Creek, FL, to Sarasota, FL, covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.

Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Bear Creek, FL?

Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south of Bear Creek, FL.

Which towns do you pass between Bear Creek, FL and Sarasota, FL?

Towns on the route from Bear Creek, FL to Sarasota, FL include St. Petersburg, Holmes Beach, Palmetto, Bradenton, Longboat Key.

Are there charging stations between Bear Creek, FL and Sarasota, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Bear Creek, 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: 179.

Bear Creek, FL Sarasota, FL

Distance: 38 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Bear Creek, FL to Sarasota, FL takes about 1 h via US 301. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bear Creek, FL, Holmes Beach, FL, Palmetto, FL, Bradenton, FL, Sarasota, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 38 mi

1 Depart right 35 yd
2 Turn right 67 yd
3 Turn right onto Royal Palm Drive South 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Gulfport Boulevard South 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto 22nd Avenue South 2 mi
6 Turn right onto 34th Street South 1 mi
7 Turn left onto 26th Avenue South 96 yd
8 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left 5 mi
10 Keep slightly left 1 mi
11 Merge slightly right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge 10 mi
12 Take exit slightly right 4 mi
13 Continue straight onto Tamiami Trail 3 mi

14 Continue straight onto Hernando DeSoto Bridge 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto 1st Street West 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left onto 1st Street West 12 mi
17 Turn right onto Fruitville Road 1 mi
18 Continue U-turn onto Fruitville Road 1 mi
19 Turn right 13 yd
20 Arrive

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The return trip from Sarasota, FL to Bear Creek, FL covers roughly the same distance, 38 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

179 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
Simon Tyrone Square (St Petersburg, FL)CCS · 6901 22nd Ave N, Peterburg, FL, 33710350 kW
Taubman University Town Center (Sarasota, FL)CCS · 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL, 34243350 kW

EV Charging Stations

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Popular routes from destination

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 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Bear Creek, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Bear Creek, FL, {fromState} and Sarasota, FL, {toState} is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bear Creek, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Bear Creek, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Bear Creek, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Bear Creek, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Bear Creek, FL?: Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south of Bear Creek, FL.
Which towns do you pass between Bear Creek, FL and Sarasota, FL?: Towns on the route from Bear Creek, FL to Sarasota, FL include St. Petersburg, Holmes Beach, Palmetto, Bradenton, Longboat Key.
Are there charging stations between Bear Creek, FL and Sarasota, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Bear Creek, 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: 179.

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