Origin
Brownsville, FL
Late night in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, FL to Hollywood, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, FL
Samuel Etienne
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brownsville to Hollywood, you are looking at a quick 17.6-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. This trip is perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a modest fuel budget of $3, it is an incredibly efficient way to navigate between these two Florida locations. You will primarily utilize I-95, Northwest 62nd Street, and Hollywood Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the route remains entirely within the state of Florida, you can expect a familiar, straightforward driving experience that is ideal for commuters or those needing a fast connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.9 mi | 16m |
| Northwest 62nd Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| SR 820 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 5th Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 53rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on this road
401 ft
·
32 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
75 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Northwest 53rd Street
178 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 53rd Street
4
Turn left onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Northwest 62nd Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 62nd Street
6
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Court
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 5th Court
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
8
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 53rd Street
Turn right onto Northwest 53rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Northwest 5th Court
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Court
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
17 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$2.80 one way
$5.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 74% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your trip involves a 12.9-mile stretch on I-95, which provides the bulk of your momentum. While the interstate allows for consistent speeds, the route transitions into local roads like Northwest 62nd Street and Hollywood Boulevard as you approach your final stop. This mix keeps the drive functional rather than purely scenic, prioritizing efficiency over leisure. You should anticipate a standard, utilitarian road experience that balances fast-paced highway movement with the necessary transitions to local surface streets.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Northwest 62nd Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 53rd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Northwest 5th Court): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
28 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
32 ft
Highest Point
28 ft
~7.5 mi in
Elevation Range
20 ft
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 26m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Northwest 5th Court): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hollywood, FL before heading back.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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