Osprey, Florida is a small town located along the Gulf Coast of Florida in Sarasota County. Even though it is a small town, it has many transportation options available for its residents and visitors. Public transportation includes the Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus service, which provides scheduled routes to nearby towns and cities such as Venice, Bradenton, and Nokomis. There is also the SCAT Plus service that offers expanded transportation services for those with disabilities or who live in rural areas. Taxis and ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft are also available throughout Osprey. For those who prefer to use their own car, there are several highways that run through Osprey including US 41 and I-75. With all of these different options for getting around, making your way through Osprey is easy and convenient for everyone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Osprey takes 24.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Osprey get to work:
- 79.5% drive their own car alone
- 9.7% carpool with others
- 8.6% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit