How far is it from Gulfport, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The distance between Gulfport, FL, and Sarasota, FL, is 37 mi by road.

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

The drive from Gulfport, FL, to Sarasota, FL, takes approximately 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Gulfport, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The fastest route from Gulfport, FL, to Sarasota, FL, covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.

Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Gulfport, FL?

Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south of Gulfport, FL.

Which towns do you pass between Gulfport, FL and Sarasota, FL?

Towns on the route from Gulfport, FL to Sarasota, FL include St. Petersburg, Holmes Beach, Palmetto, Bradenton.

Are there charging stations between Gulfport, FL and Sarasota, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gulfport, 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: 177.

Gulfport, FL Sarasota, FL

Distance: 37 miDuration: 55 min

Driving from Gulfport, FL to Sarasota, FL takes about 55 min via US 301. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Gulfport, FL, Palmetto, FL, Longboat Key, FL, Sarasota, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 37 mi

1 Depart left onto 25th Avenue South 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Beach Boulevard South 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Gulfport Boulevard South 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto 22nd Avenue South 2 mi
5 Turn right onto 34th Street South 1 mi
6 Turn left onto 26th Avenue South 96 yd
7 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
8 Merge slightly left 5 mi
9 Keep slightly left 1 mi
10 Merge slightly right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge 10 mi
11 Take exit slightly right 4 mi
12 Continue straight onto Tamiami Trail 3 mi
13 Continue straight onto Hernando DeSoto Bridge 1 mi

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

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The return trip from Sarasota, FL to Gulfport, FL covers roughly the same distance, 37 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

177 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 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Gulfport, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Gulfport, FL, {fromState} and Sarasota, FL, {toState} is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gulfport, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Gulfport, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} takes approximately 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Gulfport, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Gulfport, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 55 min.
Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Gulfport, FL?: Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south of Gulfport, FL.
Which towns do you pass between Gulfport, FL and Sarasota, FL?: Towns on the route from Gulfport, FL to Sarasota, FL include St. Petersburg, Holmes Beach, Palmetto, Bradenton.
Are there charging stations between Gulfport, FL and Sarasota, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gulfport, 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: 177.

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