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Trip from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Hollywood, FL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

46.9 mi

75 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 47.1 miles, this drive from the Lake Worth Corridor to Hollywood, Florida, is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 53 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, you can easily complete this journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads, including Lake Worth Road, South Congress Avenue, and 6th Avenue South, rather than major highways. With a fuel budget of approximately $8, this route is an economical choice for travelers moving between these two Florida locations. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connection for those looking to traverse the region efficiently.

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

23.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You will spend the entire 47.1 miles navigating surface streets, which means your pace will be dictated by traffic lights and local navigation rather than open stretches of asphalt. This drive requires your full attention at the wheel due to the constant changes in direction along Lake Worth Road, South Congress Avenue, and 6th Avenue South. The experience is best described as a utilitarian commute through the Florida landscape. Since there is no single longest stretch of highway to break up the journey, prepare for a consistent, stop-and-go experience from start to finish.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 42.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

30 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

34 ft

Total Descent

42 ft

Highest Point

30 ft

~31.3 mi in

Elevation Range

21 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and 6th Avenue South. 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 South Congress Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 46.9 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 (South Congress Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Congress Avenue

Turn right onto South Congress Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.3 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
7
46.4 mi into trip | ~57m 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 right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 42.3 mi 48m
6th Avenue South 1.3 mi 2m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Lake Worth Road 0.8 mi 1m
South Congress Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Gulfstream Road <0.1 mi <1m
SR 820 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth Corridor, FL and Hollywood, FL.

1

Start on Gulfstream Road

498 ft · 16 sec · Gulfstream Road
2

Turn right onto FL 802

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lake Worth Road
3

Turn right onto South Congress Avenue

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South Congress Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto 6th Avenue South

1.3 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6

Merge onto I 95

14 mi · 15 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

28 mi · 32 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
11

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, localized trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on these busy local roads will make for a smoother experience. Keep your $8 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as local fuel prices can fluctuate. Because there are no designated stops required for a drive of this length, you can easily handle the 53-minute duration in one go. My best advice for this specific route is to keep your GPS active at all times, as the reliance on Lake Worth Road, South Congress Avenue, and 6th Avenue South involves frequent turns that are easy to miss. Prioritize a well-charged phone or dedicated navigation system to help you stay on track through the urban corridors.

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 23.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 46.9 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.4 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lake Worth Corridor, 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 Lake Worth Corridor, FL

This is one driving day of about 46.9 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, 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 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.4 mi from Lake Worth Corridor, FL · 30m into the drive

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Pembroke Pines, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hollywood, FL

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hollywood, 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

$7.47 one way

$14.93 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $8.12 $16.24
premium $4.72 $8.72 $17.44
diesel $5.61 $10.35 $20.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 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 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
Efficient EV 11.7 0 $4.10 $1.88
EV Truck/SUV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Evening in Lake Worth Corridor on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Evening in Hollywood on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

1 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

58m 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 Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 46.9 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, 6th Avenue South, Hollywood Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.47 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 9 significant decision points across 46.9 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 (South Congress Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Hollywood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 30 ft elevation with about 34 ft of total climbing.

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