How far is Tampa, FL from Fort Meade, FL?
The driving distance from Tampa, FL to Fort Meade, FL is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tampa and Fort Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tampa and Fort Meade.
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Start on East Kennedy Boulevard
36 m · 11 sec · East Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Tampa Street
90 m · 13 sec · North Tampa Street
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2823 ft · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Jackson Street
21 m · 4 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn left onto North Nebraska Avenue
123 m · 10 sec · North Nebraska Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 618 Toll East: Brandon
853 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 78th Street
938 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto South 78th Street
1517 ft · 41 sec · South 78th Street
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Turn slight right
83 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Adamo Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Adamo Drive
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Continue on West Brandon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
21.3 mi · 29 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Continue on Canal Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · Canal Street
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Spessard Holland Parkway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Spessard Holland Parkway
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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 Tampa 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.
West Brandon Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on West Brandon Boulevard
21.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tampa 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 Tampa to Fort Meade?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Tampa and 25.7 miles from Fort Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tampa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Oak
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 Willow Oak.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tampa and Fort Meade. Straight-line distance: 42.33 mi (68.12 km).
#1 Tampa
The third most populous city in Florida and the center of the Tampa metropolitan area.
| Population | 407,599 |
| Coordinates | 27.9475200, -82.4584300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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