How far is Fort Meade, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Meade, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Meade and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Meade and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Charleston Avenue
38 m · 11 sec · Charleston Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Broadway
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Keep slight right
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
40.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
2525 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1458 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Meade and Fort Lauderdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Broadway
Continue straight
55.1 mi · 01h 07m
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 Fort Meade and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Meade to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 93.3 miles from Fort Meade and 97.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.92 one way or $55.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Meade and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
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.
Okeechobee
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Port Charlotte, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Meade and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 152.04 mi (244.68 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 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.93 | $61.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.28 | $58.55 |
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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