Trip from Fort Meade, FL to Miramar, FL

Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

185.7 mi

299 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 49m ★

6 AM

4h 2m

8 AM

4h 28m

10 AM

4h 12m

12 PM

4h 9m

3 PM

4h 13m

5 PM

4h 27m

8 PM

3h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Fort Meade, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

Driving from Fort Meade to Miramar covers 185.7 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 2 minutes. Because this route is a straightforward, highway-focused journey, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $31 for fuel will get you from the heart of inland Florida down to the coast. You will spend the vast majority of your travel time on major thoroughfares, making this a practical choice for those who prioritize efficiency over backroad exploration. Since you are staying within the state of Florida, you can expect consistent road conditions throughout the excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

92.9 miles from Fort Meade, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

With 92% of your journey spent on highways, this trip is designed for steady, consistent driving rather than winding scenic detours. You will rely heavily on US 27, US 98, and the Port Everglades Expressway to navigate toward your destination. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 148.9-mile stretch on US 27, which serves as the primary backbone of the route. Expect a functional, high-speed experience that favors direct travel. As you transition from the inland areas toward Miramar, the road character remains focused on high-capacity transit, keeping your momentum steady from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 148.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 98. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 164 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 185.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 164 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 164.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

164 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

164.3 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

169.7 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...

175.1 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in

Take the exit toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5; 6 Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Driv...

175.3 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 84 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward SR 84 East

Towns Along This Route

Between Fort Meade, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.

Fort Lauderdale

164 mi in | ~3h 28m

Naples

164 mi in | ~3h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	148.9 mi	3h 7m
US 98	10.5 mi	13m
Port Everglades Expressway	5.4 mi	6m
South University Drive	4.6 mi	8m
I 75	4.6 mi	4m
Broadway	4.6 mi	7m
North University Drive	2.5 mi	4m
SR 84	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 148.9 mi, about 3h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Meade, FL and Miramar, FL.

Start on US 17; US 98

126 ft · 11 sec · Charleston Avenue

Turn left onto US 98

4.6 mi · 7 min · Broadway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 98

10 mi · 13 min · US 98

Turn right onto US 27; US 98

11 mi · 13 min · US 27; US 98

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on US 27; US 98

10 mi · 14 min · US 27; US 98

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on US 27; US 98

55 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 27; US 98

Use the left / none lanes.

Merge onto US 27; FL 78

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 27; FL 78

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec

Continue on US 27

32 mi · 42 min · US 27

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 27; FL 80

40 mi · 48 min · US 27; FL 80

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 27

0.5 mi · 33 sec · US 27

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Merge onto I 75

4.6 mi · 4 min · I 75

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway

Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 5; 6 Toward SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Exit 5 Toward SR 84 East Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 84

1.6 mi · 2 min · SR 84

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto SR 817

3.6 mi · 6 min · South University Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 817

2.5 mi · 4 min · North University Drive

Use the left / none lanes.

Continue on SR 817

1.0 mi · 1 min · South University Drive

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto SR 824

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pembroke Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Island Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Island Drive

Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Miramar Boulevard

Turn right onto Bahama Drive

91 ft · 4 sec · Bahama Drive

Arrive at destination

Bahama Drive

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is key to staying within that 4-hour window, so try to avoid peak traffic hours when merging onto the major expressways. You should anticipate making at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the 185.7-mile trek. Given that the longest uninterrupted stretch covers nearly 150 miles, checking your fuel levels before leaving Fort Meade is a smart move to ensure you don't have to hunt for a station mid-stretch. Use the inherent flexibility of this shorter drive to time your arrival in Miramar for a late lunch or afternoon check-in. Keeping a steady pace on the highway segments will help you maintain your estimated arrival time without unnecessary stress.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 92.9 miles from Fort Meade, FL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92.9 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fort Meade, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Meade, FL

This is one driving day of about 185.7 miles and 4h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Meade, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 148.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92.9 mi from Fort Meade, FL · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

93 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.9 miles from Fort Meade, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 148.9 miles.

Arriving in Miramar, FL

The final approach into Miramar, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miramar, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.02 one way

$62.04 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$33.60	$67.20
premium	$4.90	$35.79	$71.59
diesel	$5.64	$41.26	$82.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.7	$19.50	$8.91
Efficient EV	46.4	$16.25	$7.43
EV Truck/SUV	74.3	$26.00	$11.88

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Fort Meade, FL

Evening in Fort Meade on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Miramar, FL

Evening in Miramar on Sunday

Local time

5:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 2m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Miramar, FL covers 185.7 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 27, US 98, Port Everglades Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 92.9 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 $31.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Fort Meade, FL and Miramar, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.

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Trip from Fort Meade, FL to Miramar, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Miramar, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Meade, FL

Miramar, FL

Same local time

17 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 2m on the road

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