Origin
Hollywood, FL
Morning in Hollywood on Monday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Stock Island, FL
Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
177.3 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 45m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Hollywood, FL to Stock Island, FL covers 177.3 miles and takes about 4h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Overseas Highway, Dixie Highway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.4 miles on Overseas Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.62 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
88.6 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 18m drive with frequent turns across 177.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Overseas Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 177.3 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 1.3 miles: 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.
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 straight lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Highway | 103.4 mi | 2h 40m |
| Dixie Highway | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| 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 |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Overseas Highway
— 103.4 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Stock Island, 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
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge onto US 1
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 1
103 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
Overseas Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
5th Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
5th Avenue
20
Turn right
397 ft
·
30 sec
21
At end of road, turn right
146 ft
·
10 sec
22
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 88.6 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.4 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 59m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stock Island, 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.
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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 177.3 miles and 4h 18m.
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 Overseas Highway for about 103.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.6 mi from Hollywood, FL · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 88.6 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Overseas Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.4 miles.
Arriving in Stock Island, FL
The final approach into Stock Island, 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 Stock Island, 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
$29.62 one way
$59.23 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
| premium | $4.90 | $34.18 | $68.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
Homestead Extension
(16.7 mi)
$1.00
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
$30
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Stock Island, FL
Morning in Stock Island on Monday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 18m 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 Stock Island, FL covers 177.3 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Overseas Highway, Dixie Highway, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.6 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 $29.62 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 177.3 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 1.3 miles: 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.
The route from Hollywood, FL to Stock Island, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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