Bradenton is about 45–50 miles from Tampa, and the drive usually takes around 1 hour in normal traffic.

Quick Scoop

  • Driving distance: Roughly 46 miles (about 74–75 km) between downtown Bradenton and downtown Tampa.
  • Drive time: Around 45–60 minutes in typical conditions; can stretch longer at rush hour.
  • Straight-line distance: About 32 miles as the crow flies.

A Bit More Detail

Most routes run along major highways, so it’s a fairly straightforward Gulf Coast drive rather than a winding backroad trip. Depending on the exact start and end points and the route you choose, sources list the drive as roughly 44–47 miles, but all agree it’s an easy hour-or-less hop between the two cities in good traffic.

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