How far is Brent, FL from Sunrise, FL?

The driving distance from Brent, FL to Sunrise, FL is about 646.2 miles (1039.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 526.5 miles (847.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
646.18 mi
11h 49m
Flight
526.54 mi
847.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
526.54 mi
Kilometers
847.39 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
646.18 mi
Kilometers
1039.93 km
Drive Time
11h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 11h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunrise
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Brent
Fri, Apr 24, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brent
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Sunrise
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
11h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:49 PM to 8:19 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brent
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Brent
323.2 mi
05h 54m
To Sunrise
323 mi
05h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brent and Sunrise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brent and Sunrise.

  1. 1

    Start on East Brent Lane

    701 ft · 26 sec · East Brent Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on Brent Lane

    2372 ft · 1 min · Brent Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1811 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 110 North

    2883 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    58 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Powerline Road

    1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest 9th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on East Sunrise Boulevard

    2577 ft · 1 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northeast 24th Avenue

    662 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    1351 ft · 48 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northeast 26th Avenue

    95 m · 13 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way

    109 m · 15 sec · Northeast 25th Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Northeast 7th Place

    87 m · 10 sec · Northeast 7th Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 7th Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brent and Sunrise.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 mi · 44%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 17%
South Powerline Road
3.36 mi · 1%
West Sunrise Boulevard
1.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
11h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.7 mi
526.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
05h 54m from Brent
Leave By
12:22 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brent and Partly Sunny near Sunrise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brent to Sunrise?

The road trip is about 646.2 miles (1039.9 km) and usually takes 11h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 323.2 miles from Brent and 323 miles from Sunrise.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 526.5 miles (847.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $94.57 one way or $189.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brent and Sunrise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brent and Partly Sunny near Sunrise.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alachua, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alachua.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brent and Sunrise. Straight-line distance: 526.54 mi (847.39 km).

Brent

#1 Brent

A city located in Pasco County, Florida.

Population21,800
Coordinates30.4688100, -87.2360800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Sunrise

#2 Sunrise

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population94,851
Coordinates26.1339700, -80.1131000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Brent (-87.23608, 30.46881)
End: Sunrise (-80.1131, 26.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1040 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.8 gal
86.31 L · about $94.57
Round trip
$189.15
45.6 gal · 172.62 L
Estimated CO2
202.6 kg one way
Round trip: 405.2 kg / 893 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $94.57 $189.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $104.79 $209.58
Premium $4.90 $111.63 $223.26
Diesel $4.35 $99.18 $198.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brent, FL and Sunrise, FL. The current time in Brent is 03:36:48, although it is 04:36:48 in Sunrise.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.