Origin
Cutler Bay, FL
Morning in Cutler Bay on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler Bay, FL to Hollywood, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler Bay, FL
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Trip Overview
This 44.6-mile drive from Cutler Bay to Hollywood, Florida, is a straightforward journey that should take about 58 minutes to complete. It's an easy day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. The route primarily uses the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $7, this drive is quite budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the state of Florida for the entire trip, passing through familiar South Florida landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 35.5 mi | 40m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 4 mi | 8m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Old Cutler Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 216th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SR 820 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 35.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
76 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Old Cutler Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cutler Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Cutler Road
5
Continue on Old Cutler Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cutler Road
6
Turn right onto Southwest 216th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 216th Street
7
Turn right onto East Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 820
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
19
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Cutler Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
40 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines 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 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boule...
7
44.1 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.72 | $15.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.27
Homestead Extension
(35.5 mi)
$2.13
Florida's Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
E 14 mph
0% chance
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
10 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
58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 84% of the drive on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 35.5 miles, primarily on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. This means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and minimal interruptions for much of the journey. The road character is designed for efficient travel, so prepare for a smooth, albeit potentially monotonous, ride on these fast-paced sections.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Hollywood Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 44.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cutler Bay, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.
Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Orlando
37 mi in
|
~45m
|
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
37 mi in
|
~45m
|
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
About the Cities
Arriving in Hollywood, FL
Full guide →Founded 1921
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
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 58m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.27 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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.
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 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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