How far is Lehigh Acres, FL from Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Lehigh Acres, FL to Sarasota, FL is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lehigh Acres and Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres and Sarasota.
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Start on Richmond Avenue North
2757 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue North
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1.3 mi · 5 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Williams Avenue
941 ft · 30 sec · Williams Avenue
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
7.7 mi · 13 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn right onto SR 82
2.3 mi · 4 min · SR 82
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Tampa
2383 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West
794 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fruitville Road
5 mi · 9 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn left onto North School Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North School Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1434 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lehigh Acres and Sarasota.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lehigh Acres and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lehigh Acres to Sarasota?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harbour Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Lehigh Acres and 45 miles from Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.36 one way or $26.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Lehigh Acres and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Sarasota.
Stop Ideas Near Harbour Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harbour Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lehigh Acres and Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 74.33 mi (119.62 km).
#1 Lehigh Acres
Census designated place
| Population | 86,784 |
| Coordinates | 26.6253500, -81.6248000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sarasota
The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida.
| Population | 58,859 |
| Coordinates | 27.3364300, -82.5306500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sarasota (-82.53065, 27.33643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.20 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $19.30 | $38.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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