Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9m
Distance
5.8 mi
9 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon Park, FL
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The drive from Hollywood, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 5.8 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Hollywood Boulevard, Griffin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 5.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Hollywood, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 5.8 miles and takes about 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 5.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Griffin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 27th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Avon Park, FL.
Start on SR 820
Continue on SR 820
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 818
Turn right onto Southwest 27th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$0.92 one way
$1.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.00 | $2.01 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hollywood on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Avon Park on Friday
Local time
1:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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