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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Longboat Key, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Sarasota, FL.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Longboat Key, 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.

Sarasota, FL Longboat Key, FL

Distance: 10 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Sarasota, FL to Longboat Key, 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 directions16 · 10 mi

It's a 9-mile trip, taking about 19 minutes out on Fruitville Road. The route follows US 41 and FL 789 across to Longboat Key, a barrier island between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

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 6 mi
13 Turn right onto Royal Road 74 yd
14 Continue left onto Royal Road 87 yd
15 Continue straight onto Jessmyth Drive 1 mi
16 Arrive onto Jessmyth Drive

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The return trip from Longboat Key, FL to Sarasota, 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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It's a 9-mile trip, taking about 19 minutes out on Fruitville Road. The route follows US 41 and FL 789 across to Longboat Key, a barrier island between Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

Popular destinations close by

Longboat Key, FL → Bradenton Beach, FL8 mi · 15 min Longboat Key, FL → Gulfport, FL42 mi · 1 h 10 min Longboat Key, FL → Kenneth City, FL49 mi · 1 h 20 min Longboat Key, FL → Holmes Beach, FL11 mi · 25 min Longboat Key, FL → Palmetto, FL20 mi · 40 min Longboat Key, FL → Venice, FL32 mi · 55 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Longboat Key, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Sarasota, FL, {fromState} and Longboat Key, FL, {toState} is 10 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Longboat Key, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Longboat Key, FL, {toState} takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Longboat Key, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Longboat Key, FL, {toState} covers 10 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Longboat Key, FL from Sarasota, FL?: Longboat Key, FL lies roughly to the north-west of Sarasota, FL.
Are there charging stations between Sarasota, FL and Longboat Key, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Longboat Key, 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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