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Trip from Saint Pete Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 37m

Distance

250 mi

402 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 30m

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

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coastal city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Saint Pete Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Pete Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 250 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Port Everglades Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 209.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.79 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

125 miles from Saint Pete Beach, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 209.3 mi 3h 44m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 13.4 mi 15m
Port Everglades Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
I 95 3.8 mi 4m
Pinellas Bayway 3.7 mi 6m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
I 275 1.1 mi 2m
Gulf Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Pete Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL.

1

Start on FL 699

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gulf Boulevard
2

Turn left onto FL 682

3.5 mi · 6 min · Pinellas Bayway
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on FL 682

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Pinellas Bayway
4

Take the ramp

2.5 mi · 3 min
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec
6

Merge onto I 275; US 19

13 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
8

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 10B Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
13

Merge onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
17

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Trip Plan

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 125 miles from Saint Pete Beach, FL, or about 2h 20m 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 55 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125 miles or 2h 20m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Saint Pete Beach, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Saint Pete Beach, FL

This is one driving day of about 250 miles and 4h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Saint Pete Beach, 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.

city in Lee County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cape Coral, FL

125 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

Lake Sarasota, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125 miles from Saint Pete Beach, 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Grove Surf + Coffee | Coffee St. Pete Beach

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St Pete Beach, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17272893634

Visit website

Grove Surf + Coffee | Coffee St. Pete Beach

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

St Pete Beach, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+17272893634

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 89.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 89.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 89.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 53.6

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 53.6

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 89.3

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Blink Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 53.6

Nokomis, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 53.6

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 214.3

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 250

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 250

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 125

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 232.2

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 232.2

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Oscar Scherer State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 53.6

Osprey, Florida

+19414835956

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 142.9

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 249.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway

Turn left onto FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
231.3 mi into trip | ~4h 14m 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...
7
243.7 mi into trip | ~4h 28m 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
7
248.5 mi into trip | ~4h 35m 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
249.5 mi into trip | ~4h 37m 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.79 one way

$79.59 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $43.29 $86.57
premium $4.72 $46.49 $92.97
diesel $5.61 $55.20 $110.39

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

$40

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75 0 $26.25 $12.00
Efficient EV 62.5 0 $21.88 $10.00
EV Truck/SUV 100 1 $35.00 $16.00

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Saint Pete Beach, FL

Afternoon in Saint Pete Beach on Saturday

Local time

4:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Clear

ENE 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

4:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 7 mph 20% chance 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

3 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 37m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 17.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

250 mi in 4h 37m, mostly highway — 209.3 mi of that is on I 75.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 209.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 250 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 1.1 miles (FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway): Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Saint Pete Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

231.3 mi in | ~4h 14m | via I 595

About the Cities

Arriving in Hollywood, FL

Full guide →

Hollywood is a city in Florida, located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. With a population of 153,000 people (2022), Hollywood is a relatively small city that retains an old, laid-back, Florida feel to it compared to the larger cities in the area.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 250 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 209.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.94 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hollywood, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (FL 682 / Pinellas Bayway): Lane positioning matters here; at 231.3 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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