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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Bear Creek, 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.

Sarasota, FL Bear Creek, FL

Distance: 38 miDuration: 1 h

Driving from Sarasota, FL to Bear Creek, FL takes about 1 h via I 275; US 19. The distance is 38 mi. The straight-line distance is 31 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sarasota, FL, Palmetto, FL, Holmes Beach, FL, Bear Creek, FL. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 38 mi

1 Depart 13 yd
2 Turn right onto Fruitville Road 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Washington Boulevard 13 mi
4 Continue straight onto Hernando DeSoto Bridge 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Tamiami Trail 4 mi
6 Turn straight 3 mi
7 Take exit straight 2 mi
8 Keep slightly left 1 mi
9 Merge slightly right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge 14 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 74 yd
12 Turn left onto 26th Avenue South 1 mi
13 Turn right onto 34th Street South 1 mi

14 Turn left onto 22nd Avenue South 2 mi
15 Continue straight onto Gulfport Boulevard South 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Royal Palm Drive South 1 mi
17 Turn left 67 yd
18 Turn left 35 yd
19 Arrive left

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The return trip from Bear Creek, FL to Sarasota, 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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Bear Creek, FL → St. Pete Beach, FL4 mi · 15 min Bear Creek, FL → Lakeland, FL61 mi · 1 h 20 min Bear Creek, FL → West Lealman, FL6 mi · 15 min Bear Creek, FL → St. Petersburg, FL7 mi · 20 min Bear Creek, FL → Albert Whitted Airport (SPG)9 mi · 20 min Bear Creek, FL → North Redington Beach, FL9 mi · 25 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 Bear Creek, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Sarasota, FL, {fromState} and Bear Creek, FL, {toState} is 38 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bear Creek, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bear Creek, FL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h by car.
What is the best route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bear Creek, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bear Creek, FL, {toState} covers 38 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h.
Which direction is Bear Creek, FL from Sarasota, FL?: Bear Creek, FL lies roughly to the north of Sarasota, FL.
Which towns do you pass between Sarasota, FL and Bear Creek, FL?: Towns on the route from Sarasota, FL to Bear Creek, FL include Longboat Key, Bradenton, Holmes Beach, St. Petersburg.
Are there charging stations between Sarasota, FL and Bear Creek, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Bear Creek, 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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