Origin
Hollywood, FL
Morning in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Carol City, 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
17m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carol City, FL
Arian Fernandez
Trip Overview
Hollywood, FL to Carol City, FL is 10.4 miles and takes about 17m via I 95 and Northwest 183rd Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the state of Florida, connecting two areas in close proximity. The route offers a mix of highway and surface street driving, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit. Given its brevity, this trip is best suited for a same-day excursion without the need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Northwest 183rd Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Miami Gardens Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 183rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Carol City, FL.
1
Start on SR 820
216 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on SR 820
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 14
Toward SR 860: Miami Gardens Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 860
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Miami Gardens Drive
8
Continue on SR 860
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northeast 183rd Street
9
Continue on SR 860
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 183rd Street
10
Turn left onto SR 817
316 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
265 ft
·
21 sec
12
At end of road, turn right
73 ft
·
7 sec
13
Turn right
193 ft
·
14 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m 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 straight lane.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 860: Miami Gardens Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14
Toward SR 860: Miami Gardens Drive
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Carol City, FL
Morning in Carol City on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°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
1 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
17m 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?
You'll spend about 46% of this 10.4-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 4.8 miles on I 95. The route transitions from limited-access highway to surface streets, specifically Northwest 183rd Street, for the remainder of your trip. Expect a consistent flow of traffic as you navigate through urban and suburban areas.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 17m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 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 Carol City, 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 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carol City, 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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