Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
276.3 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Photo: Paul Deetman
The drive from Palm Harbor, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 276.3 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Omaha Street, Nebraska Avenue, Highway 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.12 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
138.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 276.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nebraska Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 19 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 34th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 54th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Harbor, FL and Hollywood, FL.
Start on Florida Avenue
Turn right onto Omaha Street
Turn right onto Nebraska Avenue
Turn right onto US Highway 19
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North
Continue on 34th Street North
Turn left onto 54th Avenue North
Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.2 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 276.3 miles and 4h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.2 mi from Palm Harbor, FL · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 138.2 miles from Palm Harbor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$45.12 one way
$90.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $50.00 | $99.99 |
| premium | $4.90 | $53.26 | $106.52 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $47.32 | $94.64 |
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: 96.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.9 | 1 | $29.01 | $13.26 |
| Efficient EV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.18 | $11.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.68 | $17.68 |
Gas CO2
97 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Palm Harbor on Saturday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
67°F
Punta Gorda, FL
138 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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