Trip from Hollywood, FL to Citrus Hills, FL

Drive Time

5h 26m

Distance

285.4 mi

459 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hollywood to Citrus Hills covers 285.4 miles of Florida terrain, typically requiring about 5 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stop. Your route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, specifically Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and FL 44, making it a straightforward trek across the state. Expect to budget approximately $48 for fuel to cover the distance. This drive is best viewed as a practical connection between South Florida and the central-western region, offering a consistent pace for those looking to reach their destination efficiently.

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

142.7 miles from Hollywood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 97% of this trip takes place on high-speed roads. You will settle into a long, uninterrupted rhythm early on, with a significant 240.4-mile stretch spent entirely on Florida's Turnpike. This makes the journey feel like a steady, efficient push toward your destination rather than a winding exploration of local backroads. While the initial leg involves familiar interstate travel, the transition onto FL 44 provides a shift in pace as you approach Citrus Hills. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for speed and reliability, keeping your travel time predictable from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 240.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 285.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

16.7 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 36

17 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

260.4 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 307 Toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

Towns Along This Route

Between Hollywood, FL and Citrus Hills, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Wildwood.

Florida's Turnpike: Miami

19.5 mi in | ~25m

Orlando

19.5 mi in | ~25m

Florida's Turnpike North

19.6 mi in | ~26m

Wildwood

260.4 mi in | ~4h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	240.4 mi	4h 20m
FL 44	21.2 mi	30m
I 95	15.1 mi	17m
South Kensington Avenue	1.4 mi	3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m
Hollywood Boulevard	1.2 mi	1m
North Citrus Hills Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m
North Andrews Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 240.4 mi, about 4h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Citrus Hills, FL.

Start on SR 820

216 ft · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 820

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 36 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West Use the left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 814

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 307 Toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto FL 44

15 mi · 20 min · FL 44

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto FL 44

6.2 mi · 10 min · FL 44

Turn right onto South Kensington Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Kensington Avenue

Continue on East Reehill Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Reehill Street

Turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Citrus Hills Boulevard

Turn left onto East Glassboro Court

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Glassboro Court

Arrive at destination

East Glassboro Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour and 26-minute journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns common on Florida's major arteries. Since you only have one planned stop scheduled, be deliberate about where you pull over to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep a close eye on your gas gauge during that massive 240.4-mile segment on the Turnpike, as highway-speed driving can burn through your $48 fuel budget faster than expected. Because the route is so highway-dependent, check for live traffic updates on the Turnpike before you leave Hollywood to ensure no unexpected delays impact your arrival time in Citrus Hills.

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 142.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 39m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.4 miles.

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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.7 miles or 2h 39m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 18m

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

Before You Leave

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.

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 285.4 miles and 5h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 240.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 142.7 mi from Hollywood, FL · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

143 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.4 miles.

Arriving in Citrus Hills, FL

The final approach into Citrus Hills, 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 Citrus Hills, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.68 one way

$95.35 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$51.64	$103.28
premium	$4.90	$55.01	$110.03
diesel	$5.64	$63.41	$126.81

Estimated Tolls: $16.83

Florida's Turnpike (240.4 mi) $16.83

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	85.6	1	$29.97	$13.70
Efficient EV	71.4	0	$24.97	$11.42
EV Truck/SUV	114.2	1	$39.96	$18.27

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Hollywood, FL

Afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Citrus Hills, FL

Afternoon in Citrus Hills on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

11 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

5h 26m 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 Citrus Hills, FL covers 285.4 miles and takes about 5h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 44, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 142.7 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 $47.68 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.

Between Hollywood, FL and Citrus Hills, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Wildwood.

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