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

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

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

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

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

The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, to Palmetto, FL, covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Palmetto, FL from Sarasota, FL?

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

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Palmetto, 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: 101.

Sarasota, FL Palmetto, FL

Distance: 16 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Sarasota, FL to Palmetto, FL takes about 30 min via US 301. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 16 mi

After a 26-minute stretch on Fruitville Road, the route follows US 301 and US 41 into Palmetto, ending along the Manatee River.

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 1 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 93 yd
8 Turn left onto 10th Street East 1 mi

9 Turn right onto 10th Avenue West 1 mi
10 Turn right onto J Street 79 yd
11 Arrive right onto J Street

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

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Charging points along the way

101 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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Popular routes from destination

After a 26-minute stretch on Fruitville Road, the route follows US 301 and US 41 into Palmetto, ending along the Manatee River.

Popular destinations close by

Palmetto, FL → St. Petersburg, FL24 mi · 35 min Palmetto, FL → Temple Terrace, FL46 mi · 1 h Palmetto, FL → Gulfport, FL23 mi · 35 min Palmetto, FL → Belleair Shore, FL42 mi · 1 h 5 min Palmetto, FL → Zolfo Springs, FL53 mi · 1 h 15 min Palmetto, FL → Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)11 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Palmetto, FL, {toState}?: The distance between Sarasota, FL, {fromState} and Palmetto, FL, {toState} is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Palmetto, FL, {toState}?: The drive from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Palmetto, FL, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Palmetto, FL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Sarasota, FL, {fromState} to Palmetto, FL, {toState} covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Palmetto, FL from Sarasota, FL?: Palmetto, FL lies roughly to the north of Sarasota, FL.
Are there charging stations between Sarasota, FL and Palmetto, FL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Sarasota, FL to Palmetto, 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: 101.

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