Origin
Plant City, FL
Afternoon in Plant City on Sunday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plant City, FL to Hollywood, FL
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
230 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Trip Overview
Traveling from Plant City to Hollywood covers 230 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is well within the capacity of a single day, you can easily complete it in one go without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes a combination of FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, and I-95. Budgeting approximately $38 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. This highway-focused drive is efficient for those looking to reach the coast quickly, moving from the inland agricultural areas of Central Florida down toward the bustling urban landscape of the South Florida coast.
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
115 miles from Plant City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 92% of this trip is spent on major highways. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, particularly during the longest uninterrupted segment: a 125.3-mile stretch along Florida's Turnpike. The transition from regional roads like FL 60 to the major turnpike system defines the character of this drive, shifting from local infrastructure to a more standardized, high-speed corridor. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding backroads, the sheer consistency of the highway driving makes for a predictable, straightforward commute. Staying alert during the long turnpike stretch is key to maintaining a smooth pace as you descend toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 125.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 230 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 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
8
84.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
8
210 mi into trip
|
~4h 8m in
Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
7
228.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 32m 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
229.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m 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
Between Plant City, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
Bartow
14.2 mi in
|
~19m
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
84.6 mi in
|
~1h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 125.3 mi | 2h 15m |
| FL 60 | 61.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Polk Parkway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Bartow Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| East Baker Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 125.3 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plant City, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on North Warnell Street
342 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Warnell Street
2
Turn left onto US 92
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reynolds Street
3
Continue on US 92
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Baker Street
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on US 92
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Tampa Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Turn right onto Clark Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Clark Road
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 542
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Old Tampa Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward FL 570 East Toll: Polk Parkway East
8
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Polk Parkway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
FL 60
14
Continue on FL 60
11 mi
·
13 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 60
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on FL 60
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the none lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on this road
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft
·
15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northwest 16th Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andrews Avenue
26
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
28
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
32
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right / none lanes.
33
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
To keep your travel time under the 4-hour and 35-minute mark, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion on I-95 near the urban centers. Although the trip is manageable in a single day, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh after the long turnpike segment. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the turnpike, as gas station availability can vary along the more remote highway stretches. Since the route is entirely highway-focused, utilize cruise control to maintain consistent speeds and maximize your fuel efficiency. Taking advantage of the route's flexibility allows you to adjust your pace if traffic patterns shift as you approach the Hollywood area.
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 115 miles from Plant City, FL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.3 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115 miles or 2h 24m 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 44m
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 Plant City, 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 Plant City, FL
This is one driving day of about 230 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Plant City, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 125.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115 mi from Plant City, FL · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 115 miles from Plant City, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.3 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
$38.42 one way
$76.84 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $41.62 | $83.23 |
| premium | $4.90 | $44.33 | $88.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.77
Florida's Turnpike
(125.3 mi)
$8.77
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
$38
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69 | 0 | $24.15 | $11.04 |
| Efficient EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.13 | $9.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92 | 1 | $32.20 | $14.72 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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
2:21 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
9 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
4h 35m 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 Plant City, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 230 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115 miles from Plant City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.42 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 230 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 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Plant City, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
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