Origin
Hollywood, FL
Morning in Hollywood on Thursday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
168.2 mi
271 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte Harbor, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Crossing from the Atlantic coast in Hollywood to the tranquil waters of Charlotte Harbor covers approximately 168.2 miles. You can expect a drive time of about 3 hours and 7 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. By utilizing the Port Everglades Expressway, I-95, and I-75, you will transition efficiently from the bustling urban environment of Southeast Florida toward the Gulf Coast. Budgeting around $27 for fuel should cover the journey comfortably. Since the route is straightforward and relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
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
84.1 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 168.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused journey, with 97% of your travel spent on high-speed roadways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-75, which accounts for a 145.2-mile stretch of the trip. While the route is efficient and fast, it is primarily an interstate grind rather than a winding scenic byway. Expect a consistent pace as you move across the state, with the landscape shifting from the dense corridors of the East Coast to the open stretches of the interior. It is a functional drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal navigation stress.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
29 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
43 ft
Total Descent
44 ft
Highest Point
29 ft
~156.2 mi in
Elevation Range
21 ft
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 Hollywood, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Hollywood, FL to Charlotte Harbor, 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 | — | — |
| US 17 | — | — |
| US 17 South | — | — |
| 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 Charlotte Harbor, 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
145 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 17: Punta Gorda, Arcadia
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 17 South
492 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 17 South
13
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
4 min
14
Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tamiami Trail
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, aim to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the initial interstate sections. With 168.2 miles ahead of you, planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the monotony of the long I-75 stretch. Since your fuel costs will hover around $27, consider topping off your tank before you leave the Hollywood area to avoid fluctuating prices along the highway. Because the total duration is just over three hours, you have the advantage of being able to reach the Gulf Coast by midday even with a relaxed start. Use your single planned stop to stretch your legs and refresh, ensuring you arrive at Charlotte Harbor feeling energized.
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 84.1 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 1h 33m 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 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.1 miles or 1h 33m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Charlotte Harbor, 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.
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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 Hollywood, FL
This is one driving day of about 168.2 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 84.1 mi from Hollywood, FL · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.1 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Charlotte Harbor, FL
The final approach into Charlotte Harbor, 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 Charlotte Harbor, 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
$26.77 one way
$53.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $29.12 | $58.25 |
| premium | $4.72 | $31.28 | $62.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.14 | $74.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.66 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Charlotte Harbor, FL
Morning in Charlotte Harbor on Thursday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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 7m 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 Hollywood, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 84.1 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 $26.77 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.
The drive from Hollywood, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL is easy. At 3h 7m 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 Hollywood, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hollywood, FL to Charlotte Harbor, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 29 ft elevation with about 43 ft of total climbing.
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