Origin
Hollywood, FL
Afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Okeechobee County, FL
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
127.4 mi
205 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Okeechobee County, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Transitioning from the coastal energy of Hollywood to the more rural landscape of Okeechobee County is a straightforward journey covering 127.4 miles. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $21 in fuel costs to complete the trek. The route is categorized as a mixed drive, offering a change of pace from the urban density of Florida's Atlantic coast. Since the entire trip takes place within the state of Florida, you won't have to worry about crossing borders or adjusting your travel plans for different state regulations. It is an efficient way to reach the interior of the state without an overly taxing itinerary.
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
63.7 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience as you transition from high-traffic interstates to quieter regional roads. Roughly 51% of your journey is spent on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being a 55.1-mile run on I-95. As you navigate away from the coast, the rhythm of the drive shifts from the brisk pace of the interstate onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard and the Bee Line Highway. This mix of fast-moving lanes and secondary roads keeps the drive engaging without becoming tedious. You will find that the road personality evolves significantly, moving from major transit corridors into the more open, steady flow characteristic of Florida’s inland regions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 127.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: 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 1.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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.
6
1.2 mi into trip
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~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
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
6
112.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
US 441 / Parrott Avenue
Turn right onto US 441 / Parrott Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 55.1 mi | 1h 3m |
| Southwest Warfield Boulevard | 33.1 mi | 44m |
| Bee Line Highway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| US 441 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Northwest 160th Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| FL 70 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Parrott Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Okeechobee County, 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
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 76
Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto FL 708
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on FL 710
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Bee Line Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on FL 710
33 mi
·
44 min
·
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Use the none lane.
10
Merge onto FL 70
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 70
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto US 441
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Parrott Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on US 441
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
US 441
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto CR 68
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northwest 160th Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 68
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 1-day excursion, aim to depart early to avoid the heaviest congestion on the initial interstate portions of your route. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 2-hour and 44-minute drive, ensuring you stay alert as the environment changes from urban sprawl to rural landscapes. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the major corridors, as services may become less frequent once you transition onto the Bee Line Highway. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your arrival time based on your specific plans in Okeechobee County. A helpful tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic reports for I-95 before you head out, as this segment will dictate the overall flow of your morning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 16m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okeechobee County, 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 127.4 miles and 2h 44m.
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 I 95 for about 55.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.7 mi from Hollywood, FL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 63.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Okeechobee County, FL
The final approach into Okeechobee County, 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 Okeechobee County, 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
$21.28 one way
$42.56 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| premium | $4.90 | $24.56 | $49.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.30 | $56.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.15 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Okeechobee County, FL
Afternoon in Okeechobee County on Sunday
Local time
4:46 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
2h 44m 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 Okeechobee County, FL covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Southwest Warfield Boulevard, Bee Line Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.7 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 $21.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 127.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 1.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hollywood, FL to Okeechobee County, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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