Trip from Pine Island Ridge, FL to Hollywood, FL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

19m

Distance

13.5 mi

22 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 18m ★

6 AM

0h 20m

8 AM

0h 23m

10 AM

0h 21m

12 PM

0h 20m

3 PM

0h 21m

5 PM

0h 23m

8 PM

0h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

This short 13.5-mile drive from Pine Island Ridge to Hollywood, Florida, can be completed in just about 19 minutes, making it an easy day trip. Primarily utilizing the Port Everglades Expressway and I-95, with a final stretch on Hollywood Boulevard, the route is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of it on higher-speed roads. With an estimated fuel cost of only $2, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this drive; you'll arrive at your destination with plenty of time to explore.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 13.5-mile journey. You'll spend about 72% of your time on faster roads, including the Port Everglades Expressway and I-95. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 5.3 miles on the Port Everglades Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While this route prioritizes efficiency over scenic detours, it provides a direct and straightforward connection between Pine Island Ridge and Hollywood.

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

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Port Everglades Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Port Everglades Expressway and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5

1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Merge onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

7.1 mi into trip | ~10m 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

5

7.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 95 South: Miami

7

11.9 mi into trip | ~16m 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

12.9 mi into trip | ~18m 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
Port Everglades Expressway	5.3 mi	6m
I 95	3.8 mi	4m
Hollywood Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m
Orange Grove Drive	0.9 mi	2m
SR 84	0.5 mi	<1m
South Pine Island Road	0.2 mi	<1m
SR 820	<0.1 mi	<1m
Pine Ridge Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Port Everglades Expressway — 5.3 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Island Ridge, FL and Hollywood, FL.

1

Start on Pine Ridge Drive

386 ft · 15 sec · Pine Ridge Drive

2

Turn left onto Orange Grove Drive

0.9 mi · 2 min · Orange Grove Drive

3

At end of road, turn left onto South Pine Island Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · South Pine Island Road

4

Turn right onto SR 84

0.5 mi · 46 sec · SR 84

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 595 East

6

Merge onto I 595

5.3 mi · 6 min · Port Everglades Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

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

8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South: Miami

9

Merge onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95

10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

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

11

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

12

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820

13

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the right lane.

14

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.15 one way

$4.30 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$2.34	$4.68
premium	$4.72	$2.51	$5.02
diesel	$5.61	$2.98	$5.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.1	$1.42	$0.65
Efficient EV	3.4	$1.18	$0.54
EV Truck/SUV	5.4	$1.89	$0.86

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pine Island Ridge, FL

Late night in Pine Island Ridge on Friday

Local time

2:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Late night in Hollywood on Friday

Local time

2:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

19m 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 Pine Island Ridge, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 13.5 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Port Everglades Expressway, I 95, Hollywood Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Pine Island Ridge, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.15 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 13.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Pine Island Ridge, FL to Hollywood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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