Cancun to Sun City Center: Road Trip Guide & Distance

534 miles 859.4 km · straight line
640.8 miles estimated 1031.3 km · driving distance
12h 53min estimated drive time
MXN 1475 - MXN 1815 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Sun City Center?

The distance from Cancun to Sun City Center is 534 miles (859.4 km) as the crow flies. Sun City Center is located NNE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 640.8 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Sun City Center is in Florida, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cancun and Sun City Center. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cancun to Sun City Center

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 53min MXN 1475 - MXN 1815 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 28min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 45min $77–$224* Comfort

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Sun City Center
27.72°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients