Origin
Sunrise, FL
Evening in Sunrise on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
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6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunrise, FL
Arian Fernandez
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
The drive from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL covers 31 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 25th Way, Northeast 8th Street, Northeast 26th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.5 miles from Sunrise, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 31 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 25th Way is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 25th Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 26th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 9th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 24th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sunrise Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 25th Way
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 7th Place
285 ft
·
16 sec
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Northeast 7th Place
2
Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast 25th Way
3
Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
295 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast 8th Street
4
Turn left onto Northeast 26th Avenue
312 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast 26th Avenue
5
Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Northeast 9th Street
6
Continue on Northeast 24th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast 24th Avenue
7
Turn left onto East Sunrise Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East Sunrise Boulevard
8
Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
9
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
31 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
11
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
12
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.5 miles from Sunrise, FL, or about 25m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.5 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sunrise, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sunrise, FL
This is one driving day of about 31 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sunrise, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Sunrise, FL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Sunrise, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miami, FL
The final approach into Miami, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miami, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.18 one way
$10.36 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| premium | $4.90 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miami, FL
Evening in Miami on Sunday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
71°F
Hollywood, FL
16 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL covers 31 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 25th Way, Northeast 8th Street, Northeast 26th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Sunrise, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sunrise, FL to Miami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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