How far is Sunshine Ranches, FL from Jacksonville, FL?

The driving distance from Sunshine Ranches, FL to Jacksonville, FL is about 335.2 miles (539.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307 miles (494 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
335.2 mi
05h 06m
Flight
306.96 mi
494.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.96 mi
Kilometers
494.01 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.2 mi
Kilometers
539.46 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Sunshine Ranches
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunshine Ranches
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunshine Ranches
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Sunshine Ranches
165.8 mi
02h 33m
To Jacksonville
169.4 mi
02h 33m

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
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunshine Ranches and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunshine Ranches and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 136th Avenue

    666 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 136th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stirling Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Stirling Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South University Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South University Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    82 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    98.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    219.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive

    88 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    40 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    37 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaver Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Beaver Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    38 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Union Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunshine Ranches and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
220 mi · 66%
Florida's Turnpike
98.1 mi · 29%
Stirling Road
4.84 mi · 1%
US 90
2.38 mi · 1%
Griffin Road
2.3 mi · 1%
South University Drive
1.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

220 mi · 03h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
307 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 33m from Sunshine Ranches
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sunshine Ranches and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunshine Ranches to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 335.2 miles (539.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.8 miles from Sunshine Ranches and 169.4 miles from Jacksonville.

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 28.2 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.07 one way or $98.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sunshine Ranches and Partly Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, 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 Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunshine Ranches and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 306.96 mi (494.01 km).

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#1 Sunshine Ranches

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

Population1,884
Coordinates26.0459200, -80.3289400
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 136th Avenue (-80.329504, 26.045909)
End: Union Street (-81.655668, 30.332118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.78 L · about $49.07
Round trip
$98.14
23.66 gal · 89.56 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.07 $98.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.37 $108.74
Premium $4.90 $57.92 $115.84
Diesel $4.35 $51.46 $102.92

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 Sunshine Ranches and Jacksonville. The current time is 04:24:58.

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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.