How far is Sarasota, FL from Tampa, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sarasota and Tampa is 42.45 miles (68.32 km).

Flight distance from Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is 42.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sarasota, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 61.07 miles (98.29 km) by car.

Driving from Sarasota to Tampa will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.

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#1 Sarasota

The most populous city in Sarasota County, Florida. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico in southwestern Florida. Sarasota is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Sarasota Opera House and the Sarasota Museum of Art.

Population 58859
GPS Coordinates 27°20'11"N 82°31'50"W
Latitude 27.3364300
Longitude -82.5306500
Altitude 7
Country United States
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#2 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tampa is known for its beaches, its Busch Gardens amusement park, and its many attractions, such as the Florida Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Population 407599
GPS Coordinates 27°56'51"N 82°27'30"W
Latitude 27.9475200
Longitude -82.4584300
Altitude 1
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sarasota and Tampa

The distance between Sarasota and Tampa is 98 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sarasota and Tampa. The current time is 04:17:44.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.16 liters (2.16 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sarasota and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sarasota to Tampa is $7.16 (diesel $9.37).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $7.16 $8.06 $8.76 $9.37

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sarasota and Tampa (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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