Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
236.4 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brandon, FL
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Hollywood, FL to Brandon, FL is 236.4 miles and takes about 4h 44m via Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip entirely within Florida, connecting two points in the southern and central parts of the state. Given its relatively short duration and high highway percentage, it's well-suited for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route if your priority is a direct and uncomplicated drive.
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
118.2 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 125.2 mi | 2h 16m |
| FL 60 | 88.3 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Andrews Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Flamingo Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Brandon, FL.
Start on SR 820
Continue on SR 820
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto SR 814
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 60
Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto FL 60
Continue on FL 60
Arrive at destination
Given the 4h 44m duration, departing in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. The majority of this route is on Florida's Turnpike, so be aware of potential tolls. To make the most of the drive, consider fueling up before you leave Hollywood, as the longest stretch on the Turnpike is substantial at 125.2 miles. This will help you avoid needing to search for a gas station mid-journey.
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.
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 52 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.2 miles or 2h 14m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brandon, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hollywood, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Hollywood, FL
This is one driving day of about 236.4 miles and 4h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 118.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 145.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$37.63 one way
$75.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $40.93 | $81.87 |
| premium | $4.72 | $43.96 | $87.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.19 | $104.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.76
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
$38
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.69 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.10 | $15.13 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Brandon on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is heavily focused on highways, with 97% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll primarily navigate Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 125.2 miles along Florida's Turnpike. Expect a predominantly highway-centric feel, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads. This character makes it a predictable drive where you can maintain steady progress.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
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 19 significant decision points across 236.4 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hollywood, FL and Brandon, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
Orlando
Florida's Turnpike North
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.
Brandon is a commuter city to the east of Tampa near Florida's West Coast, near the junction of Interstate 4 and Interstate 75.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 236.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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