How far is Coral Springs, FL from Fort Meade, FL?
The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Fort Meade, FL is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Fort Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Fort Meade.
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Start on the route
635 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sample Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
596 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay
2115 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
51 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Continue straight
918 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
25 mi · 35 min
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Lanier Avenue
142 m · 26 sec · North Lanier Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast
138 m · 27 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Charleston Avenue
117 m · 8 sec · Charleston Avenue
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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 Coral Springs and Fort Meade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 27 North
Continue straight
62.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance 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 Coral Springs to Fort Meade?
The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Coral Springs and 92 miles from Fort Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 9:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coral Springs and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Fort Meade. Straight-line distance: 139.12 mi (223.89 km).
#1 Coral Springs
The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 133,519 |
| Coordinates | 26.2711900, -80.2706000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: Fort Meade (-81.80175, 27.75225)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.87 | $59.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
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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