The drive from Hollywood, FL to Lake Panasoffkee, FL covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 95, CR 470 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 227.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.39 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
130 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 260 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 56m highway drive covering 260 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 227.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 227.9 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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 260 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 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; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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 right lane.
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
6
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
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
7
247.9 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Take the exit toward CR 470: Leesburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 296
Toward CR 470: Leesburg
7
256.7 mi into trip|~4h 49m in|US 301; CR 470
At end of road, turn left onto US 301; CR 470
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hollywood, FL and Lake Panasoffkee, 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
227.9 mi
4h 6m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
CR 470
5.5 mi
9m
Central Parkway
4 mi
7m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
McNeill Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 227.9 mi, about 4h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Lake Panasoffkee, 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
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard WestUse 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 lane.
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
228 mi·4 hr 6 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·46 sec
Exit 296Toward CR 470: LeesburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto CR 470
0.6 mi·1 min·CR 470
17
Continue on McNeill Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·McNeill Drive
18
Turn left onto Central Parkway
0.4 mi·47 sec·Central Parkway
19
Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway
227 ft·4 sec·Central Parkway
20
Continue on Central Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Central Parkway
21
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
201 ft·4 sec·Central Parkway
22
Continue on CR 470
1.0 mi·1 min·Central Parkway
23
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
198 ft·4 sec·Central Parkway
24
Continue on CR 470
0.8 mi·1 min·Central Parkway
25
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
151 ft·3 sec·Central Parkway
26
Continue on CR 470
0.6 mi·1 min·Central Parkway
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
190 ft·3 sec·Central Parkway
28
Continue on CR 470
0.3 mi·28 sec·Central Parkway
29
Enter roundabout onto CR 470
203 ft·4 sec·CR 470
30
Continue on CR 470
2.5 mi·4 min·CR 470
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 301; CR 470
0.6 mi·54 sec·US 301; CR 470
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto CR 470
2.3 mi·3 min·CR 470
33
Turn right onto County Road 527 North
0.4 mi·2 min·County Road 527 North
34
Arrive at 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 130 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 227.9 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130 miles or 2h 25m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Panasoffkee, 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 260 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 227.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130 mi from Hollywood, FL
· 2h 25m into the drive
The midpoint is around 130 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 227.9 miles.
Arriving in Lake Panasoffkee, FL
The final approach into Lake Panasoffkee, 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 Lake Panasoffkee, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Prairie House Coffee Co
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Oakland, Florida
Near the end, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 222.9
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.39 one way
$82.77 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$45.02
$90.04
premium
$4.72
$48.35
$96.69
diesel
$5.61
$57.40
$114.81
Estimated Tolls: $15.95
Florida's Turnpike
(227.9 mi)$15.95
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
$41
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Clermont, Florida
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Clermont, Florida
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Okeechobee, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
ABB Charging Station
Clermont, Florida
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 2
ChargePoint: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78
0
$27.30
$12.48
Efficient EV
65
0
$22.75
$10.40
EV Truck/SUV
104
1
$36.40
$16.64
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Morning
in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lake Panasoffkee, FL
Morning
in Lake Panasoffkee on Saturday
Local time
9:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
24 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 56m 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 Lake Panasoffkee, FL covers 260 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, CR 470. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130 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 $41.39 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 25 significant decision points across 260 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 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; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hollywood, FL and Lake Panasoffkee, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
