How far is Fort Meade, FL from Baird, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Meade, FL to Baird, FL is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Meade and Baird.
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Start on Charleston Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Old Highway 37
4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Highway 37
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Turn straight onto Streamsong Drive
59 m · 14 sec · Streamsong Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Streamsong Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Meade and Baird.
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.
Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Fort Meade and Sunny near Baird.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Meade to Baird?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Fort Meade and 7.5 miles from Baird.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Meade and Sunny near Baird.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Meade and Baird. Straight-line distance: 10.44 mi (16.8 km).
#1 Fort Meade
City in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,260 |
| Coordinates | 27.7522500, -81.8017500 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baird
Baird is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.6875300, -81.9559200 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baird (-81.95592, 27.68753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
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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