Traveling from Miramar to Fort Meade covers 188.6 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 1 minute. Since this is a highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $32 on fuel for the journey. The route primarily utilizes US 27, I-75, and US 98 to navigate through Florida. It is a straightforward trek that gets you from the coast toward the inland regions without unnecessary complexity, making it an efficient choice for travelers prioritizing speed over sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
94.3 miles from Miramar, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
149.3 mi
3h 7m
I 75
15.4 mi
16m
US 98
15 mi
20m
Miramar Parkway
7.1 mi
11m
Bahama Drive
0.4 mi
1m
North Lanier Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
1st Street Northeast
<0.1 mi
<1m
Charleston Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 149.3 mi, about 3h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miramar, FL and Fort Meade, FL.
1
Start on Bahama Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Bahama Drive
2
Turn right onto CR 858
7.1 mi·11 min·Miramar Parkway
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: NaplesUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 75
9.0 mi·9 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
6.4 mi·6 min·I 75
Toward Alligator Alley, NaplesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 23Toward US 27: Hialeah, South BayUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South BayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 27
0.9 mi·59 sec·US 27
9
Continue on US 27
62 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 27; FL 80
51 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 27
0.2 mi·19 sec·US 27
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 27
10 mi·12 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 27
25 mi·34 min·US 27
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto US 98
10 mi·13 min·US 98
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 98
4.7 mi·7 min·US 98
16
Turn right onto North Lanier Avenue
464 ft·25 sec·North Lanier Avenue
17
Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
454 ft·27 sec·1st Street Northeast
18
Turn left onto US 17; US 98
385 ft·8 sec·Charleston Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
US 17; US 98
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, try to leave early in the morning to beat potential traffic and ensure you arrive in Fort Meade with plenty of daylight left. Planning for at least one stop is essential to stay fresh during the long, 149.3-mile stretch on US 27. Since you are spending $32 on fuel, check your tank before merging onto the highway to avoid higher prices at busy interstate stations. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between US 27, I-75, and US 98 to ensure you stay on the most direct path.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 94.3 miles from Miramar, FL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Meade, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miramar, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miramar, FL
This is one driving day of about 188.6 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Miramar, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 149.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Turn right onto CR 858 / Miramar Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 North: Naples
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Naples
8
17 mi into trip|~23m in|I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward Alligator Alley, Naples
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward Alligator Alley, Naples
8
23.4 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
7
23.7 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.02 one way
$60.04 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$32.66
$65.31
premium
$4.72
$35.07
$70.14
diesel
$5.61
$41.64
$83.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.6
0
$19.80
$9.05
Efficient EV
47.2
0
$16.50
$7.54
EV Truck/SUV
75.4
0
$26.40
$12.07
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Miramar, FL
Late night
in Miramar on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Meade, FL
Late night
in Fort Meade on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Lake Placid, FL
94 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 99% of your journey stays on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US 27, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 149.3 miles. This creates a consistent rhythm behind the wheel, allowing you to settle into a steady pace for most of the trip. While the route transitions across different highway systems, the character remains focused on efficiency rather than technical or winding terrain. It is a no-nonsense drive designed to move you across the state with minimal deviation from the main path.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.3 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 858 / Miramar Parkway.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 188.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 858 / Miramar Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miramar, FL and Fort Meade, FL, road signs point toward Alligator Alley, Naples and Bay.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 188.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.3 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Meade, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 858 / Miramar Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Meade, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
