How far is Sunrise, FL from Gainesville, FL?
The driving distance from Sunrise, FL to Gainesville, FL is about 316.3 miles (509 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise and Gainesville.
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Start on Northeast 7th Place
87 m · 16 sec · Northeast 7th Place
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Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
109 m · 14 sec · Northeast 25th Way
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Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
90 m · 16 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 26th Avenue
95 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
1277 ft · 44 sec · Northeast 9th Street
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Continue on Northeast 24th Avenue
693 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Sunrise Boulevard
2.4 mi · 6 min · East Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
46.1 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 234: Micanopy
1213 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Turn left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1317 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
54 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
2512 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunrise and Gainesville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sunrise and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunrise to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 155.7 miles from Sunrise and 160.6 miles from Gainesville.
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 38.2 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.29 one way or $92.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sunrise and Partly Sunny near Gainesville.
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 Sunrise and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 278.03 mi (447.45 km).
#1 Sunrise
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 94,851 |
| Coordinates | 26.1339700, -80.1131000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-82.32501, 29.65163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $46.29 | $92.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.29 | $102.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $54.64 | $109.28 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $48.55 | $97.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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