Origin
Hollywood, FL
Afternoon in Hollywood on Thursday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Apollo Beach, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
251.2 mi
404 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apollo Beach, FL
Chris The Island
Trip Overview
The drive from Hollywood, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hollywood Boulevard, I 95 North, I 595 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
125.6 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 36m. Total distance: 251.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 251.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hollywood 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollywood, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Boulevard | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 595 | — | — |
| I 595 West | — | — |
| Port Everglades Expressway | — | — |
| CR 672 | — | — |
| Big Bend Road | — | — |
| Tamiami Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Apollo Beach, FL.
1
Start on Hollywood Boulevard
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
2
Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
3
Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 95 North: West Palm Beach
5
Merge slight left
4.1 mi
·
4 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 595 West
8
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
10
Merge slight left
227 mi
·
4 hr 3 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach, Big Bend Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 672: Apollo Beach, Big Bend Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Bend Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Road
13
Turn left onto Tamiami Trail
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tamiami Trail
14
Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Apollo Beach Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Fairway Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Fairway Boulevard
16
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 125.6 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 18m 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 55 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Apollo Beach, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hollywood, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hollywood, FL
This is one driving day of about 251.2 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Hollywood, 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 125.6 mi from Hollywood, FL · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.6 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Apollo Beach, FL
The final approach into Apollo Beach, 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 Apollo Beach, 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
$39.98 one way
$79.97 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $43.50 | $86.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $46.71 | $93.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.46 | $110.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.38 | $12.06 |
| Efficient EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.5 | 1 | $35.17 | $16.08 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Apollo Beach, FL
Afternoon in Apollo Beach on Thursday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
6 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 36m 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 Hollywood, FL to Apollo Beach, FL covers 251.2 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Boulevard, I 95 North, I 595. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.6 miles from Hollywood, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.98 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollywood, FL to Apollo Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hollywood, FL to Apollo Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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