How far is Sunrise, FL from Margate, FL?
The driving distance from Sunrise, FL to Margate, FL is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise and Margate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise and Margate.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road
773 ft · 22 sec · West Cypress Creek Road
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Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street
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Continue on West Cypress Creek Road
2611 ft · 48 sec · West Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on South Lyons Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lyons Road
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Turn slight left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
2169 ft · 52 sec · State Road 7
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Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
817 ft · 32 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Margate Boulevard
30 m · 3 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
742 ft · 23 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Turn right onto East River Drive
29 m · 3 sec · East River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunrise and Margate.
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.
East Sunrise Boulevard
Turn left onto East Sunrise Boulevard
2.45 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunrise and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunrise to Margate?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
North Andrews Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Sunrise and 6.9 miles from Margate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunrise and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.
Stop Ideas Near North Andrews Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andrews Gardens.
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Hollywood
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Margate. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).
#1 Sunrise
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 94,851 |
| Coordinates | 26.1339700, -80.1131000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Margate
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 58,734 |
| Coordinates | 26.2445300, -80.2064400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
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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