How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Sunshine Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Sunshine Ranches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Sunshine Ranches.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 848: Stirling Road
2364 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Stirling Road
10.4 mi · 19 min · Stirling Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 136th Avenue
666 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Sunshine Ranches.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Stirling Road
Turn right onto Stirling Road
10.4 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Sunshine Ranches?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 8.6 miles from Sunshine Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Avon Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon Park.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Sunshine Ranches. Straight-line distance: 12.67 mi (20.39 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunshine Ranches
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
| Population | 1,884 |
| Coordinates | 26.0459200, -80.3289400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunshine Ranches (-80.32894, 26.04592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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