How far is it from Longboat Key, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The distance between Longboat Key, FL, and Sarasota, FL, is 10 mi by road.

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

The drive from Longboat Key, FL, to Sarasota, FL, takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Longboat Key, FL, to Sarasota, FL, ?

The fastest route from Longboat Key, FL, to Sarasota, FL, covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Longboat Key, FL?

Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south-east of Longboat Key, FL.

Are there charging stations between Longboat Key, FL and Sarasota, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Longboat Key, FL to Sarasota, FL, including Bradenton, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - 14th St W (350 kW); Taubman University Town Center (Sarasota, FL) (350 kW); Wawa Bradenton #5203 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 84.

Longboat Key, FL Sarasota, FL

Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Longboat Key, FL to Sarasota, FL takes about 20 min via FL 789. The distance is 10 mi. The straight-line distance is 7 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions13 · 10 mi

1 Depart onto Jessmyth Drive 1 mi
2 Continue right onto Royal Road 74 yd
3 Turn left onto Gulf of Mexico Drive 4 mi
4 Continue straight onto South Gulf of Mexico Drive 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto John Ringling Parkway 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Boulevard of the Presidents 1 mi
7 Enter rotary straight onto John Ringling Boulevard 1 mi
8 Exit rotary straight onto John Ringling Boulevard 3 mi

9 Enter rotary slightly right onto Tamiami Trail 100 yd
10 Exit rotary straight onto Tamiami Trail 1 mi
11 Turn right onto Fruitville Road 1 mi
12 Turn right 13 yd
13 Arrive

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The return trip from Sarasota, FL to Longboat Key, FL covers roughly the same distance, 10 mi.

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Charging points along the way

84 chargers

Bradenton, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - 14th St WCCS, Tesla · 5306 14th Street West, Bradenton, FL, 34207350 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
Steak 'n Shake - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4297 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34233250 kW
University Station - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 5903 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34238250 kW

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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 Sarasota, FL → Kenneth City, FL43 mi · 1 h 5 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 Longboat Key, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Longboat Key, FL, {fromState} and Sarasota, FL, {toState} is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Longboat Key, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Longboat Key, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Longboat Key, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Longboat Key, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Longboat Key, FL?: Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south-east of Longboat Key, FL.
Are there charging stations between Longboat Key, FL and Sarasota, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Longboat Key, FL to Sarasota, FL, including Bradenton, FL Rechargery @ Wawa - 14th St W (350 kW); Taubman University Town Center (Sarasota, FL) (350 kW); Wawa Bradenton #5203 (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 84.

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