How far is it from Sarasota, FL, to Bradenton Beach, FL, ?

The distance between Sarasota, FL, and Bradenton Beach, FL, is 16 mi by road.

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

The drive from Sarasota, FL, to Bradenton Beach, FL, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Sarasota, FL, to Bradenton Beach, FL, ?

The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, to Bradenton Beach, FL, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Bradenton Beach, FL from Sarasota, FL?

Bradenton Beach, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Sarasota, FL.

Are there charging stations between Sarasota, FL and Bradenton Beach, FL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Bradenton Beach, 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: 87.

Sarasota, FL Bradenton Beach, FL

Distance: 16 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Sarasota, FL to Bradenton Beach, FL takes about 35 min via FL 789. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 16 mi

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 Turn right onto 5th Street South 123 yd
15 Continue straight onto Bay Drive South 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout right onto Bridge Street 3 yd
17 Exit roundabout straight onto Bridge Street 41 yd
18 Arrive right onto Bridge Street

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The return trip from Bradenton Beach, FL to Sarasota, FL covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

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Charging points along the way

87 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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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bradenton Beach, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Sarasota, FL, {fromState} and Bradenton Beach, FL, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bradenton Beach, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bradenton Beach, FL, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bradenton Beach, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Bradenton Beach, FL, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Bradenton Beach, FL from Sarasota, FL?: Bradenton Beach, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Sarasota, FL.
Are there charging stations between Sarasota, FL and Bradenton Beach, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Bradenton Beach, 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: 87.

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