How far is Auburndale, FL from Fort Meade, FL?
The driving distance from Auburndale, FL to Fort Meade, FL is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburndale and Fort Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburndale and Fort Meade.
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Start on North Bartow Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · North Bartow Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Recker Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Recker Highway
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Continue straight
2086 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Nine Foot Road
1.1 km · 60 sec · Old Nine Foot Road
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Turn right onto North Eagle Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · North Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto 4th Street
18 mi · 26 min · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburndale and Fort Meade.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
18 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburndale and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburndale to Fort Meade?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bartow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Auburndale and 11.1 miles from Fort Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburndale and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Bartow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bartow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburndale and Fort Meade. Straight-line distance: 21.64 mi (34.83 km).
#1 Auburndale
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,204 |
| Coordinates | 28.0653000, -81.7886900 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Meade
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,260 |
| Coordinates | 27.7522500, -81.8017500 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 17 (-81.801546, 27.752251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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