How far is Jacksonville, FL from Sunshine Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Sunshine Ranches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Sunshine Ranches.
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Start on Union Street
596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Newnan Street
1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street
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Turn right onto East Forsyth Street
770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway
1165 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
97.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 818: Griffin Road
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road
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Turn left onto South University Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South University Drive
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Turn right onto Stirling Road
4.8 mi · 9 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 Jacksonville and Sunshine Ranches.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
219 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Sunshine Ranches?
The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.9 miles from Jacksonville and 165.1 miles from Sunshine Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307 miles (494 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.45 one way or $96.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Sunshine Ranches. Straight-line distance: 306.96 mi (494.01 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.
| Population | 920,570 |
| Coordinates | 30.3321800, -81.6556500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 533 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $48.45 | $96.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.68 | $107.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $57.19 | $114.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $50.81 | $101.62 |
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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