Origin
Tampa, FL
Afternoon in Tampa on Saturday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tampa, FL to North Sarasota, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tampa, FL
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North Sarasota, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tampa, FL to North Sarasota, FL covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Tampa Street, East Jackson Street, North Nebraska Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Tampa Street | — | — |
| East Jackson Street | — | — |
| North Nebraska Avenue | — | — |
| FL 618 | — | — |
| Lee Roy Selmon Expressway | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| CR 610 | — | — |
| CR 610 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Tampa Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa, FL and North Sarasota, FL.
1
Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
118 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto North Tampa Street
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Tampa Street
3
Turn left onto East Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Jackson Street
4
Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
404 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Nebraska Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
7
Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 75 South: Naples
9
Merge slight left
42 mi
·
44 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CR 610: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
CR 610: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
11
Keep slight right to continue on CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
12
Turn straight onto University Parkway
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
University Parkway
13
Turn left onto North Tuttle Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tuttle Avenue
14
Turn right onto Golf Course Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Course Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Tampa, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.99 one way
$17.99 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.72 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
North Sarasota, FL
Afternoon in North Sarasota on Saturday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
56.5 mi in 1h 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Tampa Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tampa, FL to North Sarasota, FL is easy. At 1h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to North Sarasota, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tampa, FL to North Sarasota, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Sarasota, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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