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Trip from Frostproof, FL to Hollywood, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

174.4 mi

281 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

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human settlement in Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Frostproof, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Frostproof to Hollywood covers 174.4 miles of Florida terrain, typically requiring about 3 hours and 41 minutes of travel time. Because this route is a straightforward highway-focused drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively affordable excursion. The path primarily utilizes US 27, the Port Everglades Expressway, and North Scenic Highway to bridge the distance between these two Florida locations. Whether you are heading toward the coast for business or leisure, the route offers a clear, manageable itinerary for your day.

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

87.2 miles from Frostproof, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 144.6 mi 3h 2m
Port Everglades Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
North Scenic Highway 5.3 mi 8m
I 75 4.6 mi 4m
I 95 3.8 mi 4m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
SR 820 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 144.6 mi, about 3h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FL 17

5.3 mi · 8 min · North Scenic Highway
2

Turn left onto US 27; US 98

6.4 mi · 8 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 27; US 98

10 mi · 14 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 27; US 98

55 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US 27; US 98
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto US 27; FL 78

0.2 mi · 18 sec · US 27; FL 78
6

Turn slight right

338 ft · 4 sec
7

Continue on US 27

32 mi · 42 min · US 27
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on US 27; FL 80

40 mi · 48 min · US 27; FL 80
9

Continue on US 27

0.5 mi · 33 sec · US 27
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
12

Merge onto I 75

4.6 mi · 4 min · I 75
13

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.
14

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 10B Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
16

Merge onto I 95

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 95
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
20

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
21

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Trip Plan

Since the trip takes less than four hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early helps you avoid potential traffic buildup as you approach the Hollywood area. Plan for at least one stop during the drive to stretch your legs and refuel, as the long stretch on US 27 can be fatiguing. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before starting that 144.6-mile primary segment to ensure you aren't caught searching for a station in the middle of the longest portion of the route. Because this is a single-day journey, use your time wisely to maximize your arrival in Hollywood rather than spending unnecessary hours on the road.

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 87.2 miles from Frostproof, FL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 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 38 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.2 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

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 Frostproof, 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 Frostproof, FL

This is one driving day of about 174.4 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Frostproof, 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 US 27 for about 144.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehigh Acres, FL

87 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.

Popular next leg

Lehigh Acres, FL to Hollywood, FL

124.6 mi · 2h 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Lake Placid, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pahokee, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.2 miles from Frostproof, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.6 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Avon Park, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Tesla Destination Charger

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sebring, Florida

+18633861000

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Sebring, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18633141305

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Sebring, Florida

+18636557200

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Sebring International Raceway

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Sebring, Florida

+18636551442

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Aventura, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13054668930

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 150 and 173.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
150 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
9
155.7 mi into trip | ~3h 17m 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
168.1 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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
172.8 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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
173.9 mi into trip | ~3h 40m 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

$27.76 one way

$55.52 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $30.20 $60.39
premium $4.72 $32.43 $64.86
diesel $5.61 $38.51 $77.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.3 0 $18.31 $8.37
Efficient EV 43.6 0 $15.26 $6.98
EV Truck/SUV 69.8 0 $24.42 $11.16

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 20, 2026

Origin

Frostproof, FL

Morning in Frostproof on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Morning in Hollywood on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 41m 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 focused, high-speed experience, as 95% of this journey takes place on highways. The road is defined by a massive 144.6-mile stretch on US 27, which serves as the backbone of your drive and keeps you moving steadily toward your destination. While the initial segments may offer a more local feel, the transition to major expressway corridors shifts the pace toward a consistent, efficient commute. It is a no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours. You should prepare for a steady, long-haul rhythm that requires keeping your focus on the road for the majority of the trip.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.6 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 150 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 12 significant decision points across 174.4 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 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.1 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.

Between Frostproof, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.

Fort Lauderdale

150 mi in | ~3h 10m

Naples

150 mi in | ~3h 10m

About the Cities

Starting in Frostproof, FL

Full guide →

Frostproof is a small town (pop. 3,000) in southeastern Polk County, Florida. The town's name was coined as a marketing ploy to convince potential homesteaders that the town had never and would never see a frost. This turned out to be untrue, as the town did sustain relatively minor damage during an 1894 frost that destroyed much of Florida's citrus crops.

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 3h 41m. Total distance: 174.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m 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 144.6 miles on US 27. 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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