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

The distance between Palmetto, FL, and Sarasota, FL, is 14 mi by road.

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

The drive from Palmetto, FL, to Sarasota, FL, takes approximately 30 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Palmetto, FL, to Sarasota, FL, covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Palmetto, FL?

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Palmetto, 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: 100.

Palmetto, FL Sarasota, FL

Distance: 14 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Palmetto, FL to Sarasota, FL takes about 30 min via US 41 Business. The distance is 14 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 14 mi

1 Depart left onto J Street 79 yd
2 Turn left onto 10th Avenue West 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Riverside Drive 1 mi
4 Turn right onto 8th Avenue West 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Green Bridge 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto 9th Street West 2 mi
7 Turn slightly right onto 29th Avenue West 1 mi
8 Turn left onto 14th Street West 4 mi

9 Continue straight onto Tamiami Trail 6 mi
10 Enter roundabout straight onto Tamiami Trail 43 yd
11 Exit roundabout right onto Tamiami Trail 1 mi
12 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Tamiami Trail 57 yd
13 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Tamiami Trail 1 mi
14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Fruitville Road 75 yd
15 Exit roundabout straight onto Fruitville Road 1 mi
16 Turn right 13 yd
17 Arrive

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The return trip from Sarasota, FL to Palmetto, FL covers roughly the same distance, 14 mi.

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Charging points along the way

100 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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Sarasota, FL → Longboat Key, FL10 mi · 20 min Sarasota, FL → Bradenton, FL12 mi · 25 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 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Palmetto, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Palmetto, FL, {fromState} and Sarasota, FL, {toState} is 14 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Palmetto, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Palmetto, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Palmetto, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Palmetto, FL, {fromState} to Sarasota, FL, {toState} covers 14 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Sarasota, FL from Palmetto, FL?: Sarasota, FL lies roughly to the south of Palmetto, FL.
Are there charging stations between Palmetto, FL and Sarasota, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Palmetto, 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: 100.

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