How far is Gainesville, FL from Sunrise, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Sunrise, FL is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Sunrise.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Sunrise.
-
1
Start on South Main Street
2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
6
Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road
-
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
-
8
Turn straight
2000 ft · 34 sec
-
9
Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
-
10
Continue straight
3212 ft · 47 sec
-
11
Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234
-
12
Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1148 ft · 28 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 50 min
-
14
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
-
16
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec
-
17
Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
-
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
-
19
Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
-
20
Continue on North Powerline Road
1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road
-
21
Continue on South Powerline Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road
-
22
Continue on Northwest 9th Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
-
23
Turn left onto West Sunrise Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
-
24
Keep slight right to continue on East Sunrise Boulevard
2577 ft · 1 min · East Sunrise Boulevard
-
25
Turn right onto Northeast 24th Avenue
662 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue
-
26
Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
1351 ft · 48 sec · Northeast 9th Street
-
27
Turn right onto Northeast 26th Avenue
95 m · 13 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue
-
28
Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
90 m · 15 sec · Northeast 8th Street
-
29
Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
109 m · 15 sec · Northeast 25th Way
-
30
Turn right onto Northeast 7th Place
87 m · 10 sec · Northeast 7th Place
-
31
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 7th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Sunrise.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
241 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Sunrise?
The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.9 miles from Gainesville and 155.3 miles from Sunrise.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.55 one way or $91.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gainesville and Partly Sunny near Sunrise.
Stop Ideas Near June Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to June Park.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Sunrise. Straight-line distance: 278.03 mi (447.45 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunrise
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 94,851 |
| Coordinates | 26.1339700, -80.1131000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunrise (-80.1131, 26.13397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $45.55 | $91.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.46 | $100.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.76 | $107.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.76 | $95.53 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.