How far is Miami, FL from Sunshine Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Sunshine Ranches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Sunshine Ranches.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
2.6 mi · 3 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike South: Homestead
3009 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
817 ft · 10 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.3 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823: Red Road, Northwest 57th Avenue
1839 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 823 North: Red Road, Miramar Pembroke Pines
86 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Red Road
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Continue on South Flamingo Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Flamingo Road
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Continue on North Flamingo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Flamingo Road
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Continue on South Flamingo Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Flamingo Road
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Turn left onto Stirling Road
1 mi · 3 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 Miami 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.
I 95 North
Keep slight right
7.78 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miami 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 Miami to Sunshine Ranches?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Scott Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Miami and 12.6 miles from Sunshine Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Scott Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scott Lake.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Sunshine Ranches. Straight-line distance: 20.57 mi (33.1 km).
#1 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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