Origin
Hollywood, FL
Afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Clermont, FL
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
233.3 mi
375 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Clermont, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hollywood to Clermont covers a total distance of 233.3 miles, typically taking about 4 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and West Colonial Drive, keeping your travel budget around $39 for fuel. This highway-focused route transitions you from the coastal environment of South Florida toward the rolling interior landscape of Central Florida. It is a straightforward, functional trip that prioritizes efficiency over local backroads. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, expect a consistent travel experience that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complications.
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
116.7 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 95% of this route is comprised of major thoroughfares. The journey is dominated by a significant 204.3-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, which acts as the backbone of your travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining highway speeds, making for a relatively monotonous but steady drive. While the initial leg involves navigating I-95, the transition to the Turnpike provides a more controlled, long-distance driving environment. As you approach the final segment on West Colonial Drive, the road character shifts from high-speed transit to the more localized traffic patterns typical of the Clermont area.
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 204.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 233.3 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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.
8
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
8
224.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 272
Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
9
224.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
7
224.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FL 50 West: Clermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FL 50 West: Clermont
Towns Along This Route
Between Hollywood, FL and Clermont, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Orlando
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Florida's Turnpike North
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 204.3 mi | 3h 41m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| West Colonial Drive | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| FL 50 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Andrews Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 204.3 mi, about 3h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Clermont, FL.
1
Start on SR 820
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on SR 820
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Use the none lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Use the left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 814
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / none lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
204 mi
·
3 hr 41 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 272
Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
398 ft
·
9 sec
Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward FL 50 West: Clermont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto FL 50
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West Colonial Drive
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on FL 50
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 50
Use the none lane.
20
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
10th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Linden Street
235 ft
·
10 sec
·
Linden Street
22
Arrive at destination
Linden Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 233.3-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies heavily on the Turnpike, keep your SunPass or toll payment method ready to avoid delays at toll plazas. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid the heavier congestion often found when transitioning onto West Colonial Drive near your destination. Because the longest stretch covers over 200 miles, use your single planned stop as a midpoint check-in to refuel and grab a snack. Staying flexible with your departure time allows you to bypass the peak rush hour traffic that can quickly inflate that 4-hour and 24-minute estimate.
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 116.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.3 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 116.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clermont, 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.
+
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 233.3 miles and 4h 24m.
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 204.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.7 mi from Hollywood, FL · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.3 miles.
Arriving in Clermont, FL
The final approach into Clermont, 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 Clermont, 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
$38.97 one way
$77.94 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $42.21 | $84.43 |
| premium | $4.90 | $44.97 | $89.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.83 | $103.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.30
Florida's Turnpike
(204.3 mi)
$14.30
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
$39
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70 | 0 | $24.50 | $11.20 |
| Efficient EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.41 | $9.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.3 | 1 | $32.66 | $14.93 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Clermont, FL
Afternoon in Clermont on Sunday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
9 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 24m 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 Clermont, FL covers 233.3 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, West Colonial Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.7 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 $38.97 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 233.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hollywood, FL and Clermont, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
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