Spanning 275.7 miles across Florida, this drive from Hollywood to Carrollwood Village typically takes about 5 hours and 10 minutes. Because the route is straightforward and heavily highway-focused, it is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to complete the journey. The path transitions from the coastal environment of Hollywood toward the Tampa Bay area, utilizing a series of major expressways. It is a functional, efficient connection between two prominent Florida regions that minimizes time spent on secondary roads.
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
137.9 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
236 mi
4h 13m
Port Everglades Expressway
11.8 mi
13m
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.6 mi
6m
I 95
4.1 mi
4m
I 275
3.6 mi
5m
West Busch Boulevard
2.9 mi
5m
Casey Road
1.3 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 236 mi, about 4h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Carrollwood Village, 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·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
4.1 mi·4 min·I 95
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 24Toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 595 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 595
1.7 mi·2 min·Port Everglades Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
10 mi·11 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 75
236 mi·4 hr 13 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
2.4 mi·2 min
Exit 256Toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of TampaUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on FL 618 Toll
5.6 mi·6 min·Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 10Toward I 4 West: Tampa International AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 4
0.9 mi·1 min·I 4
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 North: OcalaUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 275
3.6 mi·5 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 49Toward Bird Street, Waters AvenueUse the slight right lane.
18
Continue on North Lamar Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·North Lamar Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto East Waters Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·East Waters Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 41 Business
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Florida Avenue
21
Turn left onto FL 580
2.9 mi·5 min·West Busch Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Turn straight onto CR 587
1.1 mi·2 min·Gunn Highway
23
Turn right onto Casey Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Casey Road
24
Turn left onto Lowell Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·Lowell Road
25
Turn right onto Glenside Circle
158 ft·11 sec·Glenside Circle
26
Continue on Glenside Circle
485 ft·21 sec·Glenside Circle
27
Arrive at destination
Glenside Circle
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 275.7-mile drive, consider departing early in the morning to navigate around peak traffic congestion near major hubs. Since you only need one planned stop to stay refreshed, choose a location along the long I-75 corridor to break up the monotony of the 236-mile stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the middle portion of the trip, as service station availability can vary along the interstate. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for daytime or evening travel. Prioritize maintaining a steady pace to ensure you reach Carrollwood Village within the estimated 5-hour and 10-minute timeframe.
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 137.9 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236 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 61 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.9 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollwood Village, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, FL
This is one driving day of about 275.7 miles and 5h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Hollywood, 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 I 75 for about 236 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 269.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.6 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-...
7
5.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 595 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 595 West
8
254.5 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Take the exit toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
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 256
Toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West...
7
262.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
8
269.1 mi into trip|~4h 56m in
Take the exit toward Bird Street, Waters Avenue
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 Bird Street, Waters Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.88 one way
$87.77 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$47.74
$95.47
premium
$4.72
$51.27
$102.53
diesel
$5.61
$60.87
$121.74
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Selmon Expressway
(5.6 mi)$0.56
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
$44
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.7
1
$28.95
$13.23
Efficient EV
68.9
0
$24.12
$11.03
EV Truck/SUV
110.3
1
$38.60
$17.64
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Late night
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Carrollwood Village, FL
Late night
in Carrollwood Village on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
5 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
5h 10m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 228.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 95% of your travel occurring on highways, you can expect a consistent, high-speed pace for the vast majority of the trip. The experience is defined by a significant 236-mile stretch on I-75, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will navigate via the Port Everglades Expressway early on and finish your arrival into the Carrollwood Village area using the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. This is not a winding, scenic backroad tour; instead, it is a focused interstate drive designed for efficiency and steady travel. Expect a predictable environment behind the wheel as you maintain highway speeds throughout most of the five-hour duration.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 23 significant decision points across 275.7 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Hollywood, FL and Carrollwood Village, FL, road signs point toward Selmon Expressway West: Tampa and Port Of Tampa.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 275.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 10m 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 236 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.56 in tolls one way, starting with Selmon Expressway. 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.
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 Carrollwood Village, 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Carrollwood Village, FL before the return drive.
