Origin
Fort Meade, FL
Afternoon in Fort Meade on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Meade, FL
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Auburndale, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL covers 25.8 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charleston Avenue, 5th Street, Old Nine Foot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 25.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charleston Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Avenue | — | — |
| 5th Street | — | — |
| Old Nine Foot Road | — | — |
| Recker Highway | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Charleston Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Meade, FL and Auburndale, FL.
1
Start on Charleston Avenue
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charleston Avenue
2
Continue on Charleston Avenue
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Charleston Avenue
3
Continue on 5th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Street
4
Turn left onto Old Nine Foot Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Nine Foot Road
5
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
6
Continue on Recker Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Recker Highway
7
Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Auburndale, FL
Afternoon in Auburndale on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL covers 25.8 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charleston Avenue, 5th Street, Old Nine Foot Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Fort Meade, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Meade, FL to Auburndale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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