How far is Orlando, FL from Sunshine Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orlando and Sunshine Ranches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Sunshine Ranches.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
203.8 mi · 3 hr 41 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 Orlando and Sunshine Ranches.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
204 mi · 03h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orlando 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 Orlando to Sunshine Ranches?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Orlando and 110.5 miles from Sunshine Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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 Fort Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orlando and Sunshine Ranches. Straight-line distance: 183.89 mi (295.94 km).
#1 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $32.40 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.89 | $71.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.97 | $67.95 |
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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