Brookridge to Hollywood is 283 miles and takes about 5h 37m via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route keeps you primarily on major highways for most of the trip across Florida. You'll be spending about 95% of your time on these high-speed roads, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points in the state. Given the relatively short drive time and high highway percentage, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day adventure.
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
141.5 miles from Brookridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
204.3 mi
3h 40m
FL 50
48 mi
1h 8m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
Cortez Boulevard
7.8 mi
11m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
Country Club Drive
0.6 mi
2m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 204.3 mi, about 3h 40m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 19 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,207 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,073
Quietest
2 AM
~284 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookridge, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on Rialto Avenue
182 ft·8 sec·Rialto Avenue
2
Turn left onto Midmoor Boulevard
0.2 mi·39 sec·Midmoor Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Weatherford Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Weatherford Avenue
4
Turn right onto Hampton Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Hampton Street
5
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.6 mi·2 min·Country Club Drive
6
Turn right onto Brookridge Boulevard
149 ft·12 sec·Brookridge Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Brookridge Central Boulevard
0.3 mi·1 min·Brookridge Central Boulevard
8
Turn left onto FL 50
4.3 mi·6 min·Cortez Boulevard
9
Turn right onto Mobley Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·Mobley Road
10
Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
0.3 mi·40 sec·Clinton Boulevard
11
Turn right onto FL 50
3.4 mi·5 min·Cortez Boulevard
12
Take the exit onto FL 50
36 mi·49 min·FL 50
13
Continue on FL 50
4.6 mi·7 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on FL 50
0.5 mi·55 sec·FL 50
15
Continue on FL 50
3.0 mi·4 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on FL 50
3.5 mi·5 min·FL 50
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
19
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
204 mi·3 hr 40 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
24
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
25
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
27
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
31
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 37-minute drive, consider leaving Brookridge in the morning to avoid the worst of the midday traffic, especially as you get closer to Hollywood. With 283 miles and a fuel cost estimated at $44, it's a straightforward trip to complete in one go. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is over 200 miles, so plan your single stop accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or a little further along, to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the final leg into Hollywood.
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 141.5 miles from Brookridge, FL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.3 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 62 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.5 miles or 2h 58m 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 36m
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 Brookridge, 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 Brookridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 283 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Brookridge, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 204.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 57.9 and 282.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
57.9 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
8
263 mi into trip|~5h 10m in
Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
6
263.6 mi into trip|~5h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...
7
281.4 mi into trip|~5h 34m 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
282.4 mi into trip|~5h 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
$42.84 one way
$85.68 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$47.01
$94.01
premium
$4.55
$50.69
$101.39
diesel
$4.80
$53.44
$106.87
Estimated Tolls: $14.30
Florida's Turnpike
(204.3 mi)$14.30
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
$43
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.9
1
$29.72
$13.58
Efficient EV
70.8
0
$24.76
$11.32
EV Truck/SUV
113.2
1
$39.62
$18.11
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Brookridge, FL
Afternoon
in Brookridge on Sunday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 2 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 9:53PM EDT until July 17 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 8:54PM EDT until July 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Afternoon
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
1:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 9 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 9:53PM EDT until July 17 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 8:54PM EDT until July 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
5h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to be on the highway for nearly the entire 283-mile journey, with 95% of the drive utilizing major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 204.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, meaning you'll have long periods of consistent driving before needing to navigate exit ramps. You'll notice frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach and pass through populated areas.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 23 significant decision points across 283 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 57.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
120 ft9 ft
Total Climb
76 ft
Total Descent
127 ft
Highest Point
120 ft
~40.4 mi in
Elevation Range
111 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookridge, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
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.
Top landmarks
•Hollywood Boulevard Historic Business District — human settlement in Hollywood, Florida, United States of America
•Hollywood Garden Club — clubhouse in Hollywood, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 283 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 204.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.30 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 57.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 263.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hollywood, FL before the return drive.
