Origin
Fort Myers, FL
Evening in Fort Myers on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
139.2 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Myers, FL
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Trip Overview
This 139.2-mile drive from Fort Myers to Hollywood, Florida, will take you about 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. It's a straightforward, one-day trip, perfect for a quick journey between these two Florida locales. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with no highway driving involved, making it a more connected, turn-heavy experience. Budget around $23 for fuel for this excursion. The route offers a continuous local feel, ideal if you prefer to stay off the main interstates and experience more of the immediate surroundings.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.6 miles from Fort Myers, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 139.2-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on roads like Ironbridge Boulevard, Hanson Street, and Ortiz Avenue for the full 2 hours and 1 minute. This means frequent turns and a constant engagement with the local environment, rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to point out, as the nature of the drive is continuous local navigation. Be prepared for varying traffic patterns as you pass through different towns and neighborhoods within Florida.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ironbridge Boulevard 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fort Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ironbridge Boulevard | — | — |
| Hanson Street | — | — |
| Ortiz Avenue | — | — |
| Lehigh Acres | — | — |
| Colonial Boulevard | — | — |
| I 75 South | — | — |
| Port Everglades Expressway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ironbridge Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on the route
440 ft
·
34 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ironbridge Boulevard
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ironbridge Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Hanson Street
427 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hanson Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hanson Street
157 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hanson Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Hanson Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanson Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ortiz Avenue
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Ortiz Avenue
7
Exit the rotary onto Ortiz Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ortiz Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Lehigh Acres, Colonial Boulevard East Bound
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lehigh Acres, Colonial Boulevard East Bound
9
Turn left onto Colonial Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Colonial Boulevard
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
11
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Miami
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
15
Merge slight left
3.8 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
18
Continue straight
390 ft
·
5 sec
19
Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a shorter, 2-hour drive, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving in the morning or afternoon works well, depending on your schedule. With no highway stretches, plan for this drive to take the full 2 hours and 1 minute, and consider that local traffic can sometimes add unexpected delays. Your estimated fuel cost is $23. Because it's a local drive, keep an eye out for traffic signals and speed limit changes as you navigate through various communities on Ironbridge Boulevard, Hanson Street, and Ortiz Avenue.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 69.6 miles from Fort Myers, FL, or about 1h 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 31 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Myers, 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 Myers, FL
This is one driving day of about 139.2 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Fort Myers, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.6 mi from Fort Myers, FL · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.6 miles from Fort Myers, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hollywood, FL
The final approach into Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, 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
$22.16 one way
$44.31 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.62 | $6.68 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.49 | $8.91 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Hollywood, FL
Evening in Hollywood on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Naples, FL
70 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
2 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
2h 1m 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 Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 139.2 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ironbridge Boulevard, Hanson Street, Ortiz Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.6 miles from Fort Myers, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.16 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 Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Myers, FL to Hollywood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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