How far is Miami, FL from Sunrise, FL?

The driving distance from Miami, FL to Sunrise, FL is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.83 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.35 mi
40.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.35 mi
Kilometers
40.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.61 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunrise
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Sunrise
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Miami
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ives Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Miami
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Sunrise
15.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
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 Miami and Sunrise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Miami Avenue

    152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95

    144 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North

    2593 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    24 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on East Sunrise Boulevard

    2577 ft · 1 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast 24th Avenue

    662 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    1351 ft · 48 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast 26th Avenue

    95 m · 13 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way

    109 m · 15 sec · Northeast 25th Way

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northeast 7th Place

    87 m · 10 sec · Northeast 7th Place

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 7th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
26.5 mi · 86%
West Sunrise Boulevard
2.77 mi · 9%
East Sunrise Boulevard
0.49 mi · 2%
SR 838 East
0.26 mi · 1%
Northeast 9th Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Northeast 24th Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right

24 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ives Estates
00h 21m from Miami
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Miami 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 Miami to Sunrise?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Miami and 15.3 miles from Sunrise.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Miami and Partly Sunny near Sunrise.

Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ives Estates and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 1.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ives Estates.

RAIL

Hollywood

5 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

15 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

18 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

40 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Sunrise. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.8 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

Population471,525
Coordinates25.7742700, -80.1936600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Sunrise

#2 Sunrise

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population94,851
Coordinates26.1339700, -80.1131000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Miami (-80.19366, 25.77427)
End: Sunrise (-80.1131, 26.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.12 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.18 gal · 8.24 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.01 $10.02
Premium $4.90 $5.34 $10.67
Diesel $4.35 $4.74 $9.48

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

There is no time difference between Miami and Sunrise. The current time is 03:08:57.

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.