Trip from Fort Meade, FL to Miramar, FL

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

194.5 mi

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Meade, FL to Miramar, FL covers 194.5 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Broadway, I 75, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

97.3 miles from Fort Meade, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 22m drive with frequent turns across 194.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 South Unavailable Refreshing
Port Everglades Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
SR 817 Unavailable Refreshing
SR 84 East Unavailable Refreshing
South University Drive Unavailable Refreshing
North University Drive Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Broadway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Charleston Avenue

125 ft · 11 sec · Charleston Avenue
2

Turn left onto Broadway

4.6 mi · 7 min · Broadway
3

Keep slight right

10 mi · 13 min
4

Turn right

11 mi · 13 min
5

Continue straight

10 mi · 14 min
6

Continue straight

55 mi · 1 hr 7 min
7

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 18 sec
8

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec
9

Continue straight

32 mi · 42 min
10

Continue straight

40 mi · 48 min
11

Continue straight

0.5 mi · 33 sec
12

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

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
14

Merge slight left

4.6 mi · 4 min
15

Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

5.4 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway
16

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

0.2 mi · 26 sec · SR 817: Pine Island Road|University Drive
17

Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East

0.1 mi · 14 sec · SR 84 East
18

Turn straight

1.6 mi · 2 min
19

Turn right onto South University Drive

3.6 mi · 6 min · South University Drive
20

Continue on North University Drive

2.5 mi · 4 min · North University Drive
21

Continue on South University Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · South University Drive
22

Turn left onto Pembroke Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pembroke Road
23

Turn right onto Island Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Island Drive
24

Turn left onto Miramar Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Miramar Boulevard
25

Turn right onto Bahama Drive

92 ft · 4 sec · Bahama Drive
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 97.3 miles from Fort Meade, FL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.3 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 46m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 194.5 miles and 3h 22m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.3 mi from Fort Meade, FL · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

97 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 97.3 miles from Fort Meade, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.76 one way

$63.53 round trip

$4.15/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $35.19 $70.39
premium $4.90 $37.49 $74.98
diesel $4.35 $33.31 $66.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.3 0 $20.42 $9.34
Efficient EV 48.6 0 $17.02 $7.78
EV Truck/SUV 77.8 0 $27.23 $12.45

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fort Meade, FL

Morning in Fort Meade on Saturday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Miramar, FL

Morning in Miramar on Saturday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Bonita Springs, FL

97 mi in

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

18 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

3h 22m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Meade, FL to Miramar, FL covers 194.5 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, I 75, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.3 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 $31.76 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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