How far is Lake Sarasota, FL from Tampa, FL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Sarasota and Tampa is 45.27 miles (72.86 km).

Flight distance from Lake Sarasota, FL to Tampa, FL is 45.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Sarasota, Florida to Tampa, Florida is: 58.96 miles (94.88 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Sarasota to Tampa will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Lake Sarasota

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population 4679
GPS Coordinates 27°17'33"N 82°26'15"W
Latitude 27.2925500
Longitude -82.4376000
Altitude 9
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 Lake Sarasota and Tampa

The distance between Lake Sarasota and Tampa is 95 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 03 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 Lake Sarasota and Tampa. The current time is 23:38:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 47 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.88 liters (2.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Sarasota and Tampa.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Sarasota to Tampa is $6.92 (diesel $9.05).

Florida gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.74 $4.07 $4.35
Total $6.92 $7.78 $8.46 $9.05

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 November 13, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Lake Sarasota 213.98 miles (344 km)

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Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Lake Sarasota 250.13 miles (403 km)

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Driving distance from Miami, FL to Lake Sarasota 225.7 miles (363 km)

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Driving distance from Orlando, FL to Lake Sarasota 129.08 miles (208 km)

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Driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lake Sarasota 327.86 miles (528 km)

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