How far is Port Saint Lucie, FL from Sunshine Ranches, FL?

The driving distance from Port Saint Lucie, FL to Sunshine Ranches, FL is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.29 mi
02h 02m
Flight
86.24 mi
138.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.24 mi
Kilometers
138.79 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.29 mi
Kilometers
163.01 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunshine Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Port Saint Lucie
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Saint Lucie
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive Sunshine Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Saint Lucie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Belvedere Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Port Saint Lucie
50.8 mi
01h 01m
To Sunshine Ranches
50.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Saint Lucie and Sunshine Ranches.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Saint Lucie and Sunshine Ranches.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Carter Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Southwest Carter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2780 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    87.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 818: Griffin Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South University Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South University Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Stirling Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Stirling Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest 136th Avenue

    666 ft · 29 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Saint Lucie and Sunshine Ranches.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
87.7 mi · 87%
Stirling Road
4.83 mi · 5%
Griffin Road
2.26 mi · 2%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
1.56 mi · 2%
SR 818
1.41 mi · 1%
South University Drive
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

87.7 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Belvedere Estates
01h 01m from Port Saint Lucie
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Saint Lucie 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 Port Saint Lucie to Sunshine Ranches?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Belvedere Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Port Saint Lucie and 50.5 miles from Sunshine Ranches.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Saint Lucie and Partly Sunny near Sunshine Ranches.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Belvedere Estates

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Belvedere Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Belvedere Estates.

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West Palm Beach

7 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

26 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

41 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
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Fort Lauderdale

63 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Saint Lucie and Sunshine Ranches. Straight-line distance: 86.24 mi (138.79 km).

Port Saint Lucie

#1 Port Saint Lucie

The second most populous city in St.

Population209,715
Coordinates27.2939300, -80.3503300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sunshine Ranches

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

Population1,884
Coordinates26.0459200, -80.3289400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Saint Lucie (-80.35033, 27.29393)
End: Sunshine Ranches (-80.32894, 26.04592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.62
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $14.81 $29.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.41 $32.82
Premium $4.90 $17.48 $34.96
Diesel $4.35 $15.53 $31.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Saint Lucie and Sunshine Ranches. The current time is 04:37:52.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.