Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night in Miramar on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miramar, FL to Sunrise, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunrise, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 18.3-mile drive from Miramar, FL to Sunrise, FL is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 31 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-95 and local roads like Pembroke Road and West Sunrise Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this trip is budget-friendly. Given its brevity, there's no need to consider overnight stays; you can comfortably complete this journey in a single day. The drive stays within Florida, making it a straightforward local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Pembroke Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| East Sunrise Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bahama Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 9th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 24th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Arcadia Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Sunrise, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bahama Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Tropicana Street
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tropicana Street
3
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
527 ft
·
24 sec
·
West Arcadia Drive
4
Turn right onto SR 824
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
6
Merge onto I 95
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 29A
Toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto SR 838
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 838
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunrise Boulevard
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Northeast 24th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Northeast 24th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Northeast 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Northeast 9th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn right onto Northeast 26th Avenue
311 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 26th Avenue
13
Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
296 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast 8th Street
14
Turn left onto Northeast 25th Way
358 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast 25th Way
15
Turn right onto Northeast 7th Place
286 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 7th Place
16
Arrive at destination
Northeast 7th Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Arcadia Drive
Turn left onto West Arcadia Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Turn right onto SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29A
Toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 838 / East Sunrise Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 838 / East Sunrise Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.40 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Sunrise, FL
Late night in Sunrise on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 51% of your journey on the highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on I-95, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Pembroke Road and West Sunrise Boulevard, the character of the drive will shift, offering a different pace and environment. This blend of high-speed interstate travel and more local thoroughfare makes for a varied driving experience.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Arcadia Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 18.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Miramar, FL
Full guide →Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
Arriving in Sunrise, FL
Full guide →Sunrise is a city in Broward County, Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sunrise, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Arcadia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 824 / Pembroke Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunrise, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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