Trip from Venice Gardens, FL to Hollywood, FL

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

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

196.8 mi

317 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 38m

8 AM

4h 3m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 48m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 31m

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

The drive from Venice Gardens, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 196.8 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, I 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 174.1 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.33 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

98.4 miles from Venice Gardens, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 75	174.1 mi	3h 6m
Port Everglades Expressway	12.4 mi	14m
I 95	3.8 mi	4m
Jacaranda Boulevard	2.2 mi	3m
Hollywood Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m
Shamrock Boulevard	1 mi	2m
Center Road	0.5 mi	1m
SR 820	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 75 — 174.1 mi, about 3h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venice Gardens, FL and Hollywood, FL.

Start on Shamrock Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · Shamrock Boulevard

Turn right onto Center Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Center Road

Turn left onto CR 765

1.5 mi · 2 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto CR 765

215 ft · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

Continue on CR 765

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 75 South: Naples Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 75

174 mi · 3 hr 6 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South: Miami

Merge onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

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

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the right lane.

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 98.4 miles from Venice Gardens, FL, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.1 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 43 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.4 miles or 1h 49m 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 56m

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 Venice Gardens, 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 Venice Gardens, FL

This is one driving day of about 196.8 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Venice Gardens, 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 174.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

98 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

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Venice Gardens, 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 174.1 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 196.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Naples

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 South: Naples

178.1 mi into trip | ~3h 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...

190.5 mi into trip | ~3h 29m 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

195.3 mi into trip | ~3h 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

196.3 mi into trip | ~3h 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

$31.33 one way

$62.65 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$34.08	$68.15
premium	$4.72	$36.59	$73.19
diesel	$5.61	$43.45	$86.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59	$20.66	$9.45
Efficient EV	49.2	$17.22	$7.87
EV Truck/SUV	78.7	$27.55	$12.60

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Venice Gardens, FL

Afternoon in Venice Gardens on Saturday

Local time

3:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

3:43 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

7 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

3h 38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

196.8 mi in 3h 38m, mostly highway — 174.1 mi of that is on I 75.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 174.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.

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 12 significant decision points across 196.8 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 190.5 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 Venice Gardens, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

178.1 mi in | ~3h 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 3h 38m. Total distance: 196.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 174.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

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

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