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Fort Meade, FL Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Fort Meade, FL works well as a modest departure point in Florida. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 479-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Fort Meade, FL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

479.4 mi

Brent, FL

Quickest Drive

22m

Baird, FL

Plan Around Fort Meade, FL

Trips from Fort Meade, FL

Driving from Fort Meade, FL

Expect an average of 188 miles and about 3h 49m behind the wheel when leaving Fort Meade, FL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 479 miles (9h 5m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Fort Meade, FL most often head toward Brent, FL (479.4 mi, 9h 5m), Coral Springs, FL (191.1 mi, 3h 55m), Pembroke Pines, FL (186 mi, 3h 58m), Miramar, FL (185.7 mi, 4h 2m), and Orlando, FL (68 mi, 1h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 188-mile trip from Fort Meade, FL, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Fort Meade, FL and 5 routes heading into Fort Meade, FL, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 479 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fort Meade, FL covers 479 miles and takes approximately 9h 5m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Fort Meade, FL runs about 188 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 188-mile trip from Fort Meade, FL costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Meade, FL include Brent, FL, Coral Springs, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL and Miramar, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Fort Meade, FL by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

5,172

Median Income

$35,131

Median Home Value

$141,500

Median Age

43.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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