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

The distance between Sarasota, FL, and Anna Maria, FL, is 22 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sarasota, FL, to Anna Maria, FL, takes approximately 50 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, to Anna Maria, FL, covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

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

Anna Maria, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Sarasota, FL.

Which roads does the route from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, FL follow?

The drive from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, FL mainly follows FL 789.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, 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: 88.

Sarasota, FL Anna Maria, FL

Distance: 22 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, FL takes about 50 min via FL 789. The distance is 22 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions22 · 22 mi

This 21-mile trip takes about 45 minutes, starting on Fruitville Road. From there, follow FL 789 and Gulf Drive onto Anna Maria, a seven-mile barrier island on the Gulf Coast.

1 Depart 13 yd
2 Turn right onto Fruitville Road 52 yd
3 Continue U-turn onto Fruitville Road 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout straight onto Tamiami Trail 85 yd
5 Exit roundabout straight onto Tamiami Trail 1 mi
6 Turn slightly right 1 mi
7 Turn straight onto John Ringling Boulevard 3 mi
8 Enter rotary slightly right onto Boulevard of the Presidents 35 yd
9 Exit rotary straight onto Boulevard of the Presidents 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto John Ringling Parkway 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left onto John Ringling Parkway 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Gulf of Mexico Drive 11 mi
13 Continue straight onto Gulf Drive South 2 mi

14 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Gulf Drive South 14 yd
15 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Gulf Drive South 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Gulf Drive 1 mi
17 Keep slightly right onto Gulf Drive 1 mi
18 Turn right onto Marina Drive 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Palm Drive 1 mi
20 Continue straight onto Gulf Drive 1 mi
21 Turn right onto Pine Avenue 1 mi
22 Arrive right onto Pine Avenue

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The return trip from Anna Maria, FL to Sarasota, FL covers roughly the same distance, 22 mi.

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Charging points along the way

88 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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This 21-mile trip takes about 45 minutes, starting on Fruitville Road. From there, follow FL 789 and Gulf Drive onto Anna Maria, a seven-mile barrier island on the Gulf Coast.

Popular destinations close by

Anna Maria, FL → Bradenton, FL12 mi · 30 min Anna Maria, FL → Bradenton Beach, FL6 mi · 20 min Anna Maria, FL → St. Petersburg, FL39 mi · 1 h 5 min Anna Maria, FL → Kenneth City, FL43 mi · 1 h 10 min Anna Maria, FL → St. Pete Beach, FL37 mi · 1 h 5 min Anna Maria, FL → South Pasadena, FL39 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 5, 2026.

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How far is it from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Anna Maria, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Sarasota, FL, {fromState} and Anna Maria, FL, {toState} is 22 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Anna Maria, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Anna Maria, FL, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Anna Maria, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Anna Maria, FL, {toState} covers 22 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Anna Maria, FL from Sarasota, FL?: Anna Maria, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Sarasota, FL.
Which roads does the route from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, FL follow?: The drive from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, FL mainly follows FL 789.
Are there charging stations between Sarasota, FL and Anna Maria, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Anna Maria, 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: 88.

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