How far is Tampa, FL from South Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to South Sarasota, FL is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and South Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and South Sarasota.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
2585 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
48.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right
105 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bee Ridge Road
5 mi · 9 min · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn left onto South Tamiami Trail
1.4 km · 2 min · South Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Fiesta Drive
770 ft · 34 sec · Fiesta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fiesta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tampa and South 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 South
Merge slight left
48.1 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa and Partly Sunny near South Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tampa to South Sarasota?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Ruskin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Tampa and 31.8 miles from South Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.29 one way or $18.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Partly Sunny near South Sarasota.
Stop Ideas Near Ruskin
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 Ruskin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and South Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 45.92 mi (73.9 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,950 |
| Coordinates | 27.2861600, -82.5328800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sarasota (-82.53288, 27.28616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $4.15 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
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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