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Cities Near Bradenton

Cities near Bradenton, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Riverview. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Bradenton, Florida is Sarasota, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Sarasota12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
St. Petersburg20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Riverview30 mi / 48 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Largo31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Tampa32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Town 'n' Country35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
North Port38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Palm Harbor42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip
Port Charlotte47 mi / 75 km1 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeland53 mi / 86 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Bradenton

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Riverview, Largo, Tampa. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Bradenton include Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Riverview, Largo, Tampa. The closest is Sarasota, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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