Origin
Sebring, FL
Night in Sebring on Wednesday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sebring, FL to Hollywood, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
153.8 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sebring, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from the heart of Florida in Sebring to the coastal energy of Hollywood covers approximately 153.8 miles. You can expect a drive time of about 3 hours and 12 minutes, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting around $26 for fuel should cover your transit across the state. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including US 27, the Port Everglades Expressway, and I-75, ensuring a direct connection between your starting point and the coast. Whether you are heading to the beach for a quick getaway or returning home, the straightforward nature of this journey allows for easy planning without the need for complex itineraries.
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
76.9 miles from Sebring, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle in for a long, consistent haul, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 127.4 miles on US 27. The road maintains a steady pace, trading the rural surroundings of central Florida for the increasingly dense infrastructure as you approach the coast. Because the route is dominated by highway driving, you can expect a very predictable experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a focused, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 127.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 153.8 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 129.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
129.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
9
135 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
147.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m 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
152.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m 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
153.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sebring, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
Fort Lauderdale
129.4 mi in
|
~2h 42m
Naples
129.4 mi in
|
~2h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 127.4 mi | 2h 38m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| I 75 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Southeast Lakeview Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Ridgewood Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Circle Park Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 127.4 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sebring, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on FL 17,CR 17B
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Circle Park Drive
2
Continue on FL 17
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Ridgewood Drive
3
Continue on FL 17
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Lakeview Drive
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 17
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southeast Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto US 27; US 98
55 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 27; US 98
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 27; FL 78
7
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
4 sec
8
Continue on US 27
32 mi
·
42 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi
·
48 min
·
US 27; FL 80
10
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 27
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 75
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10B
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
17
Merge onto I 95
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop over the course of the 153.8-mile drive, you can easily reach your destination in a single morning or afternoon session. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Sebring to ensure you stay within your $26 budget, as prices can fluctuate near the urban centers of Hollywood. Given the high percentage of highway travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours on I-75 and the Port Everglades Expressway to keep your travel time close to the 3-hour and 12-minute estimate. Prioritize a quick mid-trip break to stretch your legs, which will help you stay alert during the long 127.4-mile stint on US 27.
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 76.9 miles from Sebring, FL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.4 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 34 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Sebring, 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 Sebring, FL
This is one driving day of about 153.8 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Sebring, 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 US 27 for about 127.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.9 mi from Sebring, FL · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.9 miles from Sebring, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.4 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
$24.48 one way
$48.96 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $28.60 | $57.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.96 | $67.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.15 | $7.38 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.46 | $6.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Night in Hollywood on Wednesday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 12m 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 Sebring, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 153.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Port Everglades Expressway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.9 miles from Sebring, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.48 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 153.8 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 129.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sebring, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
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