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Trip from Land O' Lakes, FL to Hollywood, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

282.8 mi

455 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 57m ★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 3m

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

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Downtown Land O' Lakes, FL, FL

Land O' Lakes, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

The drive from Land O' Lakes, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 282.8 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, State Road 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.6 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.01 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

141.4 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 256.6 mi 4h 35m
Port Everglades Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
State Road 54 4.4 mi 6m
I 95 3.8 mi 4m
Land O' Lakes Boulevard 1.9 mi 3m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
State Road 56 0.4 mi <1m
FL 56 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 256.6 mi, about 4h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Land O' Lakes, FL and Hollywood, FL.

1

Start on this road

207 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Bell Lake Road

290 ft · 10 sec · Bell Lake Road
3

Turn left onto US 41

1.9 mi · 3 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
4

Turn left onto FL 54

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on FL 56

0.4 mi · 38 sec · State Road 56
Use the left / straight lanes.
6

Continue on FL 56

0.1 mi · 8 sec · FL 56
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Tampa, Saint Petersburg
9

Merge onto I 75

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 75
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 75
Toward South I 75: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

12 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 10B Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
15

Merge onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
19

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20

Arrive at destination

SR 820

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 141.4 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 62 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.4 miles or 2h 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 12m

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 Land O' Lakes, 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 Land O' Lakes, FL

This is one driving day of about 282.8 miles and 5h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Land O' Lakes, 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 I 75 for about 256.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Punta Gorda, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punta Gorda, FL

141 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

Bradenton, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.4 miles from Land O' Lakes, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Empire Coffee & Deli

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17276017816

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Babe Coffee Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18137232223

Visit website

Latte Vino

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lutz, Florida

2.3 mi

Elevation Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lutz, Florida

2.7 mi

Empire Coffee & Deli

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+17276017816

Visit website

Raining Berries - Lutz / Wesley Chapel

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18139498299

Visit website

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18139492428

Visit website

Bee Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18138096787

Visit website

Babe Coffee Lounge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Land O' Lakes, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18137232223

Visit website

Latte Vino

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18133889452

Visit website

Elevation Coffee Roasters

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Lutz, Florida

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+18132526556

Visit website

Socotra Yemeni Coffee & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18137907444

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18132846137

Visit website

The Muddy Root Kava Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+18132847491

Visit website

Lunar Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 20.2

Temple Terrace, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Felicitous (on 51st)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 20.2

Tampa, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–7 pm

+18139812634

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 121.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 121.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 121.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 121.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 121.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 121.2

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 161.6

Estero, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 121.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tom Bennett Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 60.6

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 282.8

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 282.8

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Cracker Country

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 20.2

Tampa, Florida

+18136274225

Visit website

Oscar Scherer State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 80.8

Osprey, Florida

+19414835956

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 161.6

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Basketball (John H. Marble Rec Center)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 60.6

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19417456030

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 282.8

Aventura, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13054668930

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 282.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward South I 75: Naples

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward South I 75: Naples
9
264.1 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
276.5 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10B Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
281.3 mi into trip | ~5h 7m 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
282.3 mi into trip | ~5h 10m 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.01 one way

$90.03 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $48.97 $97.93
premium $4.72 $52.59 $105.17
diesel $5.61 $62.44 $124.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.8 1 $29.69 $13.57
Efficient EV 70.7 0 $24.75 $11.31
EV Truck/SUV 113.1 1 $39.59 $18.10

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Land O' Lakes, FL

Afternoon in Land O' Lakes on Saturday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

2:26 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

8 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

5h 10m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 58.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

282.8 mi in 5h 10m, mostly highway — 256.6 mi of that is on I 75.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 256.6 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 75.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 282.8 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 8.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Land O' Lakes, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

264.1 mi in | ~4h 47m | via I 595

About the Cities

Arriving in Hollywood, FL

Full guide →

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).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 282.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 256.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hollywood, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 276.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hollywood, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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