Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Around the midpoint, short detour
West Palm Beach, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+15618321988
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
94.9 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jensen Beach, FL
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Jensen Beach to Hollywood is 94.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 59 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Florida, moving south from the Treasure Coast region towards South Florida. It's a straightforward, primarily highway-focused drive, making it a convenient choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Expect a consistent travel experience with minimal deviations from major roadways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.5 miles from Jensen Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Hollywood is a city in Florida, located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. With a population of 153,000 people (2022), Hollywood is a relatively small city that retains an old, laid-back, Florida feel to it compared to the larger cities in the area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 94.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This journey is largely a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter an 80.7-mile stretch on I 95, so be prepared for sustained driving on this interstate. While the bulk of the trip is on I 95, you will also navigate sections of South Kanner Highway and Northeast Savannah Road. The road primarily offers a consistent driving experience, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and South Kanner Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Northeast Pineapple Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (Northeast Pineapple Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.8 miles (Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 64.9 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 80.7 mi | 1h 31m |
| South Kanner Highway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Northeast Savannah Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Federal Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Kanner Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Jensen Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL.
Start on CR 707
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue
Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
Continue on Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 723
Enter roundabout onto CR 723
Continue on CR 723
Enter roundabout onto CR 723
Continue on CR 723
Continue on CR 707
At end of road, turn left onto CR 707
Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto FL 76
Continue on FL 76
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 820
Continue on SR 820
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
Arrive at destination
Given the drive's short duration of under 2 hours, you have considerable flexibility with departure times. Leaving Jensen Beach in the morning will have you arriving in Hollywood before midday, avoiding potential afternoon traffic. With only 94.9 miles to cover, you likely won't need extensive stops for rest, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the longest stretch on I 95 is over 80 miles. Planning to depart with a full tank of gas is a good idea.
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.
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 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Jensen Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jensen Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.5 mi from Jensen Beach, FL · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Jensen Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.
The final approach into Hollywood, 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.
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Regular Gas
$15.11 one way
$30.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| premium | $4.72 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.96 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.29 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Jensen Beach on Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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