Origin
Margate, FL
Afternoon in Margate on Sunday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate, FL to Hollywood, FL
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Margate to Hollywood, Florida, you are looking at a quick 22.7-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. This trip is perfect for a one-day outing, as it is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the entire distance. Since you will be navigating along Margate Boulevard, State Road 7, and West Atlantic Boulevard, you can easily complete this drive in a single afternoon. It is a straightforward, practical commute between these two Florida cities that requires very little logistical planning.
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
10.6 miles from Margate, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are sticking to local roads for the duration of the 22.7-mile trip, your pace will be dictated by traffic lights and local intersections. The character of the drive is consistent throughout, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, making this a more hands-on driving experience than a standard highway trek. It is a classic Florida local transit route that keeps you moving through the suburban landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 11.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
25 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
49 ft
Highest Point
25 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
18 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Margate Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 21.1 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 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Margate Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| West Commercial Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 31st Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lyons Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Road 7 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on East River Drive
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
East River Drive
2
Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
3
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
4
Continue on Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Road 7
6
Turn left onto SR 814
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Lyons Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Road
8
Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 31st Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 870
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Commercial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
11
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 29-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. You do not need to worry about planning formal rest stops given the short duration and distance of the trip. Keep in mind that because you are relying on local roads like State Road 7, travel times can fluctuate depending on local traffic density. For the best experience, monitor your navigation app before heading out to account for any unexpected congestion on these surface streets. With a fuel budget of only $4, this is a very economical trip that allows you to focus on your destination rather than managing your vehicle's range.
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 10.6 miles from Margate, FL, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.9 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 21.1 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Margate, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Margate, FL
This is one driving day of about 21.1 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Margate, 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 11.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from Margate, FL · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 21.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from Margate, 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
$3.52 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $4.90 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Hollywood, FL
Afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 Margate, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 21.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, West Commercial Boulevard, Northwest 31st Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Margate, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 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 10 significant decision points across 21.1 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 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Margate, FL to Hollywood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 25 ft elevation with about 49 ft of total climbing.
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