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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Clermont, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

233.3 mi

375 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 11m ★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m

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

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Clermont, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hollywood to Clermont covers a total distance of 233.3 miles, typically taking about 4 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. You will primarily navigate via Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and West Colonial Drive, keeping your travel budget around $39 for fuel. This highway-focused route transitions you from the coastal environment of South Florida toward the rolling interior landscape of Central Florida. It is a straightforward, functional trip that prioritizes efficiency over local backroads. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, expect a consistent travel experience that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complications.

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

116.7 miles from Hollywood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 204.3 mi 3h 41m
I 95 15.1 mi 17m
West Colonial Drive 6.7 mi 10m
FL 50 1.5 mi 3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
North Andrews Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Atlantic Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 204.3 mi, about 3h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Clermont, 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 Beach Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 36 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West Use the left / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto SR 814

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
14

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

204 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 272 Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

398 ft · 9 sec
Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Toward FL 50 West: Clermont Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto FL 50

6.7 mi · 10 min · West Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on FL 50

1.5 mi · 3 min · FL 50
20

Turn left onto 10th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · 10th Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto Linden Street

235 ft · 10 sec · Linden Street
22

Arrive at destination

Linden Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 233.3-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies heavily on the Turnpike, keep your SunPass or toll payment method ready to avoid delays at toll plazas. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid the heavier congestion often found when transitioning onto West Colonial Drive near your destination. Because the longest stretch covers over 200 miles, use your single planned stop as a midpoint check-in to refuel and grab a snack. Staying flexible with your departure time allows you to bypass the peak rush hour traffic that can quickly inflate that 4-hour and 24-minute estimate.

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 116.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.3 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 51 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116.7 miles or 2h 11m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clermont, 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 233.3 miles and 4h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 204.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

117 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

Jupiter, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.3 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Blue Deep Sea Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clermont, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 233.3

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Windermere, Florida

2.5 mi

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 216.7

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Blue Deep Sea Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 233.3

Clermont, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 216.7

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 216.7

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 233.3

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 233.3

Minneola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

GE WattStation Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 233.3

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

BTC Power Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 233.3

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

SynergEV Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 233.3

Minneola, Florida

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 150

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 66.7

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 33.3

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 216.7

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 66.7

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 200

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 216.7

Orlando, Florida

+14073638000

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 224.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
8
17 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
8
224.2 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont

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 272 Toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
9
224.5 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
7
224.6 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward FL 50 West: Clermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward FL 50 West: Clermont

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.14 one way

$74.27 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $40.40 $80.79
premium $4.72 $43.38 $86.76
diesel $5.61 $51.51 $103.02

Estimated Tolls: $14.30

Florida's Turnpike (204.3 mi) $14.30

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

$37

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70 0 $24.50 $11.20
Efficient EV 58.3 0 $20.41 $9.33
EV Truck/SUV 93.3 1 $32.66 $14.93

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% 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.

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

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clermont, FL

Late night in Clermont on Sunday

Local time

3:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

8 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

4h 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 95% of this route is comprised of major thoroughfares. The journey is dominated by a significant 204.3-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, which acts as the backbone of your travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining highway speeds, making for a relatively monotonous but steady drive. While the initial leg involves navigating I-95, the transition to the Turnpike provides a more controlled, long-distance driving environment. As you approach the final segment on West Colonial Drive, the road character shifts from high-speed transit to the more localized traffic patterns typical of the Clermont area.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 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 20 significant decision points across 233.3 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.2 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 Clermont, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.

Florida's Turnpike: Miami

19.5 mi in | ~25m

Orlando

19.5 mi in | ~25m

Florida's Turnpike North

19.6 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in Hollywood, FL

Full guide →

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.

Arriving in Clermont, FL

Full guide →

Clermont is a city in Lake County, Florida, just over 20 miles (32 km) west of Orlando. While the city is small and primarily residential, it is home to a handful of landmarks and offbeat attractions that make it a stop worth considering when in the area. In 2019, the population was about 39,000, an increase of 10,000 over nine years. The city quadrupled its population from 2000 to 2019.

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 4h 24m. Total distance: 233.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 24m 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 204.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $14.30 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. 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 Clermont, 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 1.2 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; at 224.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Clermont, 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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