Origin
Hollywood, FL
Evening in Hollywood on Thursday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Princeton, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.7 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hollywood, FL to Princeton, FL covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, Don Shula Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.5 miles on Palmetto Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 45.7 miles, with most of the trip on Palmetto Expressway and Express Lanes. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.5 miles on Palmetto Expressway.
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.
Palmetto Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palmetto Expressway and Express Lanes. 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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 straight 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...
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 826
Take the exit onto SR 826 toward SR 826 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 826 West
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
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 Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Str...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hollywood, FL to Princeton, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Southland Mall along the way.
Southland Mall
41.5 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Express Lanes | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Don Shula Expressway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Dixie Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| SR 826 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 11.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Princeton, 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 straight 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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 826
348 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 826
9
Take the exit onto SR 826
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 826
Toward SR 826 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 826
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto SR 826
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 874 Toll
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Don Shula Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
138 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Southland Mall
17
Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Caribbean Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto US 1
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dixie Highway
19
Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue
351 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 134th Avenue
20
Turn right
265 ft
·
21 sec
21
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
201 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Dixie Highway
22
Arrive at destination
US 1
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Hollywood, FL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Princeton, FL
The final approach into Princeton, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.91 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.27
Homestead Extension
(4.5 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Princeton, FL
Evening in Princeton on Thursday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 2m 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 Princeton, FL covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes, Don Shula Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hollywood, FL to Princeton, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Southland Mall along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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