Origin
Fort Meade, FL
Late night in Fort Meade on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Meade, FL to Baird, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Meade, FL
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Baird, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward trip within Florida, the 15-mile journey from Fort Meade to Baird is an ideal local excursion. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day commitment that requires no overnight stays. You will navigate via Broadway, Old Highway 37, and Streamsong Drive, keeping the travel time minimal and efficient. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this route is as economical as it is brief. Whether you are running errands or just exploring the local region, the lack of required stops allows for a continuous, uninterrupted transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Old Highway 37 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Streamsong Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charleston Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Meade, FL and Baird, FL.
1
Start on US 17; US 98
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
Charleston Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 630
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn left onto Old Highway 37
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Highway 37
4
Turn straight onto Streamsong Drive
195 ft
·
14 sec
·
Streamsong Drive
5
Arrive at destination
Streamsong Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 630 / Broadway
Turn right onto CR 630 / Broadway
Navigation decision point
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Old Highway 37
Turn left onto Old Highway 37
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Baird, FL
Late night in Baird on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 27% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.9 miles on Broadway, which provides the most consistent segment of the drive. As you transition between the specified roads, the road character shifts from localized town streets to more rural connections. This journey offers a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 22-minute duration.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Broadway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 630 / Broadway.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Meade, FL to Baird, FL is easy. At 22m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 630 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Old Highway 37): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Broadway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 630 / Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Old Highway 37): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Baird, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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