Trip from Palm Harbor, FL to Hollywood, FL

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

274.3 mi

441 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

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Trip Overview

Spanning 274.3 miles across Florida, this drive connects Palm Harbor to Hollywood in approximately 5 hours and 9 minutes. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You will primarily utilize I-75 and US Highway 19, with a notable crossing over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Budgeting roughly $46 for fuel should cover your expenses for the journey. Since this route remains entirely within Florida, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the Gulf Coast toward the Atlantic side of the state.

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

137.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 93% of this trip takes place on major thoroughfares. The journey features a significant 209.3-mile stretch on I-75, which serves as the primary artery for your travel. While the initial leg involves navigating US Highway 19, the route quickly transitions into a high-speed interstate grind. You should prepare for a consistent, straightforward driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. The transition from local highways to the interstate allows for steady cruising, making this a functional rather than scenic-heavy drive.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 209.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and US Highway 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 255.6 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 274.3 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 255.6 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 268.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

255.6 mi into trip | ~4h 45m 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...

268 mi into trip | ~5h 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

268.8 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 South: Miami

272.7 mi into trip | ~5h 6m 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

273.8 mi into trip | ~5h 8m 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 / none lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

255.6 mi in | ~4h 45m | via I 595

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	209.3 mi	3h 44m
US Highway 19	13.8 mi	19m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge	13.4 mi	15m
Port Everglades Expressway	12.4 mi	14m
I 275	11.2 mi	14m
US Highway 19 North	4.4 mi	6m
I 95	3.8 mi	4m
Nebraska Avenue	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palm Harbor, FL and Hollywood, FL.

Start on Florida Avenue

71 ft · 5 sec · Florida Avenue

Turn right onto Omaha Street

357 ft · 14 sec · Omaha Street

Turn right onto CR 776

1.5 mi · 2 min · Nebraska Avenue

Turn right onto US 19

14 mi · 19 min · US Highway 19

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 19

4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · 34th Street North

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

0.8 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 275 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 275

10 mi · 11 min · I 275

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec

Merge onto I 275; US 19

13 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 275

Toward I 75 South: Naples

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 10B Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the right / none lanes.

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 5-hour trek, plan for at least one strategic stop to break up the long interstate segments. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid peak traffic congestion, especially when moving between major metropolitan areas. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as prices and availability can fluctuate along the 209.3-mile I-75 stretch. Given the high highway percentage, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained speeds. Use the flexibility of this one-day trip to time your departure around local rush hours for a much smoother arrival in Hollywood.

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 137.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.3 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 12m

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 Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor, FL

This is one driving day of about 274.3 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palm Harbor, 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 209.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 137.2 mi from Palm Harbor, FL · 2h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punta Gorda, FL

137 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

Rotonda West, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.2 miles from Palm Harbor, 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 209.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.82 one way

$91.64 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$49.63	$99.27
premium	$4.90	$52.87	$105.75
diesel	$5.64	$60.94	$121.88

Estimated Tolls: $0.94

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (13.4 mi) $0.94

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.3	1	$28.80	$13.17
Efficient EV	68.6	0	$24.00	$10.97
EV Truck/SUV	109.7	1	$38.40	$17.56

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Palm Harbor, FL

Afternoon in Palm Harbor on Sunday

Local time

2:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday

Local time

2:20 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

2 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 9m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 274.3 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, US Highway 19, Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.82 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

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Trip from Palm Harbor, FL to Hollywood, FL

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hollywood, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Palm Harbor, FL

Hollywood, FL

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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