Sunrise, FL Road Trips
Sitting in Florida, Sunrise, FL is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 311 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Sunrise, FL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
455.4 mi
Tallahassee, FL
Quickest Drive
4h 3m
Orlando, FL
Plan Around Sunrise, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sunrise, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sunrise, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sunrise, FL
Driving from Sunrise, FL
Expect an average of 311 miles and about 5h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Sunrise, FL. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 455 miles (8h 29m), while the shortest is just 210 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Sunrise, FL are Tallahassee, FL (455.4 mi, 8h 29m), Gainesville, FL (310.9 mi, 5h 52m), Tampa, FL (266.7 mi, 4h 57m), and Orlando, FL (209.7 mi, 4h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 311-mile trip from Sunrise, FL, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Sunrise, FL and 2 routes heading into Sunrise, FL, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 210 to 455 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sunrise, FL covers 455 miles and takes approximately 8h 29m. Shorter options start at just 210 miles.
The average route from Sunrise, FL runs about 311 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 311-mile trip from Sunrise, FL costs roughly $51 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sunrise, FL include Tallahassee, FL, Gainesville, FL, Tampa, FL and Orlando, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sunrise, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
96,633
Median Income
$72,107
Median Home Value
$328,700
Median Age
42.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Sunrise, FL
A sampling of people born in Sunrise, FL.
Shane Malcolm
1991
Guam footballer
Elijah Moore
2000
American football wide receiver
Josh Robinson
1991
American football cornerback
City data from Wikidata (Q506375), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Sunrise, FL
Sunrise is a city in Broward County, Florida.
1 Amerant Bank Arena. Home to the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.
DoubleTree Hotel Sunrise - Sawgrass Mills. Located across the street from Sawgrass Mills Mall, and south of The Florida Panthers' hockey stadium, the BB&T Center.
Travel tips adapted from Sunrise on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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