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Cities Near Sarasota

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

The closest notable city to Sarasota, Florida is Bradenton, 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
Bradenton12 mi / 19 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
North Port27 mi / 44 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
St. Petersburg31 mi / 50 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Port Charlotte37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Riverview39 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Tampa42 mi / 68 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Largo43 mi / 69 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Town 'n' Country47 mi / 75 km1 hr 24 minDrive/railDay trip
Palm Harbor53 mi / 86 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip
Lakeland60 mi / 97 km1 hr 48 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Sarasota

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bradenton, North Port, St. Petersburg, Port Charlotte, Riverview. 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 Sarasota include Bradenton, North Port, St. Petersburg, Port Charlotte, Riverview. The closest is Bradenton, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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