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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Golden Glades, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

10.1 mi

16 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 15m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

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

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Downtown Hollywood, FL, FL

Hollywood, FL

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Downtown Golden Glades, FL, FL

Golden Glades, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

Hollywood, FL to Golden Glades, FL is 10.1 miles and takes about 16m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, making it a convenient option for local travel or a quick connection between areas. The drive is mostly on the highway, so expect efficient travel with minimal delays. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with no need for overnight accommodations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 6.3 mi 8m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Northwest 2nd Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Memorial Highway 0.3 mi <1m
SR 826 0.3 mi <1m
US 441 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 6.3 mi, about 8m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~7,556 veh/hr typical

Quietest

3 AM

~1,002 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Golden Glades, 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

6.3 mi · 8 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 12 Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East Use the slight left lane.
8

Turn straight onto US 441

0.3 mi · 25 sec · US 441
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 54 sec
Toward SR 826 East: Beaches
10

Merge onto SR 826

0.3 mi · 34 sec · SR 826
11

Take the exit

161 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Northwest 2nd Avenue
13

Continue on Memorial Highway

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Memorial Highway
14

Turn left

92 ft · 6 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 7.9 — 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
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

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 12 Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, S...
9
7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.56 one way

$3.12 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $1.71 $3.42
premium $4.63 $1.84 $3.68
diesel $5.60 $2.23 $4.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.41 $0.65

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.

Forecast as of Aug 25, 2026

Origin

Hollywood, FL

Night in Hollywood on Friday

Local time

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 2 to 10 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:13AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Golden Glades, FL

Night in Golden Glades on Friday

Local time

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 1 to 9 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 25 at 8:13AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 67% of this 10.1-mile drive on the highway, with the longest continuous stretch being 6.3 miles on I 95. The highway portion will likely feel like typical interstate driving, with multiple lanes and a steady flow of traffic. As you approach Golden Glades, expect the highway to transition to surface streets, indicated by increased exit activity and potentially denser local traffic.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Hollywood Boulevard. 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 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.

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 1.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

24 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

18 ft

Total Descent

24 ft

Highest Point

24 ft

~2.2 mi in

Elevation Range

18 ft

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

Arriving in Golden Glades, FL

Full guide →

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 16m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.3 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 Golden Glades, 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 1.5 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Golden Glades, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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