How far is Sunrise, FL from Miami, FL?

The driving distance from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.04 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.35 mi
40.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.95 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Sunrise
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunrise
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunrise
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Sunrise
15.5 mi
00h 25m
To Miami
15.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise and Miami.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 8 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    1419 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

    2361 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

    2229 ft · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

    2760 ft · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
25.4 mi · 82%
East Sunrise Boulevard
3.44 mi · 11%
Northwest 8th Street
0.87 mi · 3%
North Miami Avenue
0.52 mi · 2%
Northeast 9th Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Northeast 24th Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

25.2 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ives Estates
00h 25m from Sunrise
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sunrise and Mostly Cloudy near Miami.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunrise to Miami?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

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

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 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 1.8 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 12.6 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 8.3 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 Sunrise and Miami. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.8 km).

Sunrise

#1 Sunrise

A city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 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
Start: Northeast 7th Place (-80.113237, 26.133696)
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
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
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.56 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.06 $10.11
Premium $4.90 $5.39 $10.77
Diesel $4.35 $4.79 $9.57

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 Sunrise and Miami. The current time is 03:14:21.

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.