What is the quickest route from Queens NY to Bradenton Florida?

The quickest route from Queens, New York to Bradenton, Florida by car is to take I-95 S all the way to Exit 277B for FL-681 S/Cortez Boulevard/Punta Gorda. Follow FL-681 S and take it all the way to Bradenton. The total distance of this route is about 1,424 miles and will take approximately 22 hours of driving without factoring in rest and traffic delays.

By Air:

If you are looking for a faster option, you can fly from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in Queens to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Sarasota, Florida. The flight time is around 3 hours and 30 minutes and several airlines, including JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, offer direct flights between these airports.

Once you arrive in Sarasota, you can rent a car and drive about 30 miles south to Bradenton.