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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.77 mi
00h 27m
Flight
9.58 mi
15.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.58 mi
Kilometers
15.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.77 mi
Kilometers
22.16 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margate
Mon, May 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Sunrise
Mon, May 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunrise
2026-05-18T09:38
Arrive Margate
Mon, May 18, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunrise
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
North Andrews Gardens
FL

Census designated place

From Sunrise
6.9 mi
00h 13m
To Margate
6.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 7th Place

    87 m · 16 sec · Northeast 7th Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way

    109 m · 14 sec · Northeast 25th Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street

    90 m · 16 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 26th Avenue

    95 m · 16 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    1277 ft · 44 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 24th Avenue

    693 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Sunrise Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    773 ft · 22 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

    2611 ft · 48 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lyons Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lyons Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Road 7

    2169 ft · 52 sec · State Road 7

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Margate Boulevard

    817 ft · 32 sec · Margate Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Margate Boulevard

    30 m · 3 sec · Margate Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Margate Boulevard

    742 ft · 23 sec · Margate Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East River Drive

    29 m · 3 sec · East River Drive

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
159.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Sunrise Boulevard
2.45 mi · 18%
Northwest 9th Avenue
1.91 mi · 14%
South Powerline Road
1.53 mi · 11%
Northwest 62nd Street
1.37 mi · 10%
West Atlantic Boulevard
1.22 mi · 9%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andrews Gardens
00h 13m from Sunrise
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Andrews Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andrews Gardens.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

14 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

20 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

30 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise and Margate. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).

Sunrise

#1 Sunrise

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population94,851
Coordinates26.1339700, -80.1131000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Margate

#2 Margate

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population58,734
Coordinates26.2445300, -80.2064400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunrise (-80.1131, 26.13397)
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunrise and Margate. The current time is 09:38:35.

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.