How far is Tampa, FL from Sunrise, FL?

The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Sunrise, FL is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.22 mi
04h 56m
Flight
191.13 mi
307.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.13 mi
Kilometers
307.59 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.22 mi
Kilometers
428.44 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunrise
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Return by in Tampa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tampa
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Sunrise
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tampa
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Tampa
133.2 mi
02h 28m
To Sunrise
133 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph ESE
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 Tampa and Sunrise.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Kennedy Boulevard

    36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tampa Street

    90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street

    21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue

    123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon

    853 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    2585 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1071 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2380 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on East Sunrise Boulevard

    2577 ft · 1 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast 24th Avenue

    662 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 24th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street

    1351 ft · 48 sec · Northeast 9th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northeast 26th Avenue

    95 m · 13 sec · Northeast 26th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way

    109 m · 15 sec · Northeast 25th Way

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Northeast 7th Place

    87 m · 10 sec · Northeast 7th Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 7th Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
238 mi · 89%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 4%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
7.82 mi · 3%
I 95 North
3.34 mi · 1%
West Sunrise Boulevard
2.77 mi · 1%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
191.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 28m from Tampa
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tampa 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 Tampa to Sunrise?

The road trip is about 266.2 miles (428.4 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Tampa and 133 miles from Sunrise.

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

The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.95 one way or $77.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gateway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gateway.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Sunrise. Straight-line distance: 191.13 mi (307.59 km).

Tampa

#1 Tampa

The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.

Population407,599
Coordinates27.9475200, -82.4584300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Sunrise

#2 Sunrise

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population94,851
Coordinates26.1339700, -80.1131000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Tampa (-82.45843, 27.94752)
End: Sunrise (-80.1131, 26.13397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.39 gal
35.56 L · about $38.95
Round trip
$77.90
18.78 gal · 71.12 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.9 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.95 $77.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.16 $86.31
Premium $4.90 $45.97 $91.95
Diesel $4.35 $40.85 $81.69

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 Tampa and Sunrise. The current time is 04:55:27.

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.