Drive Time
3h 46m
Distance
233.9 mi
376 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Photo: Paul Deetman
The drive from Plant City, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 233.9 miles and takes about 3h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Reynolds Street, East Baker Street, New Tampa Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
116.9 miles from Plant City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 46m drive with frequent turns across 233.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Baker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Tampa Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clark Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Tampa Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 570 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Polk Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 98 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Plant City, FL and Hollywood, FL.
Start on North Warnell Street
Turn left onto Reynolds Street
Continue on East Baker Street
Continue on New Tampa Highway
Turn right onto Clark Road
Turn right onto Old Tampa Highway
Take the ramp left toward FL 570 East Toll: Polk Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Turn right onto Bartow Road
Continue on Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.9 miles or 1h 53m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
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 233.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.9 mi from Plant City, FL · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 116.9 miles from Plant City, 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
$38.20 one way
$76.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $42.32 | $84.65 |
| premium | $4.90 | $45.09 | $90.17 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $40.06 | $80.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.56 | $11.23 |
| Efficient EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.47 | $9.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.75 | $14.97 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Plant City on Saturday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
65°F
Palm Bay, FL
117 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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