Origin
Orlando, FL
Afternoon in Orlando on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orlando, FL to Hollywood, FL
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
222 mi
357 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Orlando, FL
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
Traveling from Orlando to Hollywood covers 222 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes. This route is designed as a direct day trip, making it an ideal choice if you want to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $36 on fuel for the journey. Navigating through central and southern Florida, the path avoids major interstate highways in favor of local roads like South Orange Avenue, West Anderson Street, and Boone Avenue. It is a straightforward trip, though the focus is on local transit rather than high-speed cruising, so plan your schedule accordingly to account for the pace of city driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
111 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged with constant navigation rather than a monotonous highway grind. With a 0% highway share, you will remain on surface streets for the entire 222-mile duration. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on South Orange Avenue, you should prepare for frequent turns and a stop-and-go environment. This personality makes the drive feel more like an extended urban commute than a cross-country sprint. You will need to stay alert at every intersection as you transition through the local road network connecting these two Florida hubs.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Orange Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to Hollywood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boone Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Orange Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
459 ft
·
19 sec
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South Orange Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Anderson Street
4
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Boone Avenue
5
Turn left onto West South Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West South Street
6
Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 4 West
7
Merge slight left
5.6 mi
·
7 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Miami, Ocala
9
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
10
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
191 mi
·
3 hr 26 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
13
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northwest 16th Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andrews Avenue
17
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
19
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
22
Continue straight
390 ft
·
5 sec
23
Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, try to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic hours that could turn your 3-hour and 17-minute drive into a much longer endeavor. You are allotted one stop, which provides a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and refresh after navigating the initial urban sections. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the lack of highway segments means you will be making many turns on South Orange Avenue, West Anderson Street, and Boone Avenue. Budget your $36 fuel cost in advance so you can spend your time on the road focused on the route rather than gas station logistics. Flexibility is your best asset here, so don't hesitate to pull over for that one planned stop as soon as you feel the fatigue of the local road transitions.
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 111 miles from Orlando, FL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
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 Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL
This is one driving day of about 222 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orlando, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111 mi from Orlando, FL · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 111 miles from Orlando, 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
$37.08 one way
$74.17 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
| premium | $4.90 | $42.79 | $85.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.32 | $98.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
| Efficient EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.08 | $14.21 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
3:28 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
7 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
3h 17m 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 Orlando, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 222 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Orange Avenue, West Anderson Street, Boone Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111 miles from Orlando, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.08 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 17m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orlando, FL to Hollywood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orlando, FL to Hollywood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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