Origin
Hollywood, FL
Evening in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Palm Springs, FL
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.4 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Hollywood to Palm Springs, Florida, you will find this 16.4-mile trip to be a straightforward connection. Clocking in at approximately 27 minutes, it is an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting about $3 for fuel covers the journey, making it a very economical drive. You will primarily navigate via I-95, SR 9, and East 65th Street to reach your destination. Because the entire route stays within the state of Florida, you can expect a familiar, localized driving experience. Given the short duration, this trip offers significant flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.2 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from high-speed corridors to local navigation. With 56% of your journey spent on highways, you will quickly encounter the pace of regional traffic. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 6.3 miles on I-95, providing a brief period of consistent cruising before you transition off the interstate. The remainder of the route shifts into local roads, requiring you to adjust your speed as you move toward your destination. This blend of interstate and surface streets keeps the drive engaging without feeling like a monotonous slog.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 14 significant decision points across 16.4 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 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
1.3 mi into trip
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~2m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
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.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, S...
9
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| SR 9 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East 65th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 135th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Avenue/Red Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 441 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 6.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Palm Springs, 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
·
56 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
Use the slight left lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 441
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 441
9
Continue on SR 9
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 9
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 9
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 916
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Opa Locka Boulevard
Use the none lane.
12
Continue on SR 916
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 135th Street
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto East 65th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East 65th Street
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on West 65th Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 65th Street
16
Turn left onto SR 823
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Avenue/Red Road
17
Turn right onto West 53rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 53rd Street
18
Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 8th Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
West 8th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 27-minute trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal schedule without worrying about fatigue. While there are no scheduled stops required for a trip of this length, keeping a close eye on your fuel gauge ensures you arrive at your destination with ease for your $3 budget. You should anticipate varying traffic density when transitioning from I-95 onto local streets like East 65th Street. Take advantage of the short travel time by planning your arrival to avoid peak local congestion. Always double-check your GPS before merging onto SR 9, as the transition between highway and local road segments is the most critical part of your navigation.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.3 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 16.4 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.2 miles or 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palm Springs, 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 16.4 miles and 27m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 6.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.2 mi from Hollywood, FL · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 16.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Palm Springs, FL
The final approach into Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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
$2.74 one way
$5.48 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| premium | $4.90 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Palm Springs, FL
Evening in Palm Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
72°F
Miramar, FL
8 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 Palm Springs, FL covers 16.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, SR 9, East 65th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 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 $2.74 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 16.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: 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 Palm Springs, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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