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Trip from Westchase, FL to Hollywood, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 13m

Distance

277.9 mi

447 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 0m ★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 6m

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

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Downtown Westchase, FL, FL

Westchase, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Westchase, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 277.9 miles and takes about 5h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, I 275, Sunshine Skyway Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 209.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.23 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

139 miles from Westchase, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 277.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 13m highway drive covering 277.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and I 275. The longest continuous stretch is about 209.3 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 209.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 275. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near FL 60 / Memorial Highway.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 277.9 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 10.1 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 271.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
10.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | FL 60 / Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60 / Memorial Highway toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
9
259.2 mi into trip | ~4h 50m 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
271.6 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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
276.4 mi into trip | ~5h 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
277.4 mi into trip | ~5h 13m 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.

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

Fort Lauderdale

259.2 mi in | ~4h 50m | via I 595

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 209.3 mi 3h 44m
I 275 24 mi 29m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 13.4 mi 15m
Port Everglades Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
Veterans Expressway 5.7 mi 7m
I 95 3.8 mi 4m
West Linebaugh Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Memorial Highway 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tree Tops Lake Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Tree Tops Lake Road
2

Enter roundabout onto Tree Tops Lake Road

59 ft · 3 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road
3

Continue on Tree Tops Lake Road

516 ft · 23 sec · Tree Tops Lake Road
4

Turn right onto Montague Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Montague Street
5

Turn left onto West Linebaugh Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Linebaugh Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward FL 589 Toll South: Tampa
7

Merge onto FL 589 Toll

5.7 mi · 7 min · Veterans Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on FL 60

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg
9

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 60

1.1 mi · 1 min · Memorial Highway
Toward FL 60: Tampa, St. Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 275 South: Saint Petersburg Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 275

23 mi · 26 min · I 275
Toward I 275: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec
13

Merge onto I 275; US 19

13 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
15

Merge onto I 75

28 mi · 30 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 10B Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
20

Merge onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
24

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
25

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 139 miles from Westchase, FL, or about 2h 41m 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 61 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 139 miles or 2h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 16m

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 Westchase, 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 Westchase, FL

This is one driving day of about 277.9 miles and 5h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Westchase, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 139 mi from Westchase, FL · 2h 41m into the drive

city in Sarasota County, Florida

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Port, FL

139 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 139 miles from Westchase, 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.

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.

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 47.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.23 one way

$88.47 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $48.12 $96.24
premium $4.72 $51.67 $103.35
diesel $5.61 $61.36 $122.71

Estimated Tolls: $1.40

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (13.4 mi) $0.94
Veterans Expressway (5.7 mi) $0.46

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

$44

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83.4 1 $29.18 $13.34
Efficient EV 69.5 0 $24.32 $11.12
EV Truck/SUV 111.2 1 $38.91 $17.79

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Westchase, FL

Afternoon in Westchase on Thursday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Afternoon in Hollywood on Thursday

Local time

4:21 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

5 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

5h 13m 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 Westchase, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 277.9 miles and takes about 5h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, I 275, Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139 miles from Westchase, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.23 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 21 significant decision points across 277.9 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 10.1 miles (FL 60 / Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 271.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Westchase, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include De Soto National Memorial.

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