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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Haines City, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
208.6 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, FL
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Haines City, FL
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Trip Overview
Hollywood to Haines City is 208.6 miles and takes about 4h 10m via Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the southern part of the state up toward the central region. It's a pretty straightforward trip, mostly on major roadways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct route. The majority of the drive is on highways, so expect a consistent pace. This trip is well-suited for a single day of travel.
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
104.3 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 125.2 mi | 2h 16m |
| FL 60 | 46.4 mi | 59m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| US 27 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Center Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Dundee Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 125.2 mi, about 2h 16m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,207 veh/hr typical · worst 6,073
Quietest
2 AM
~284 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Haines 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
·
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
125 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
16
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto FL 60
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
19
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
7 sec
20
Merge onto US 27
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 27
21
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 27
22
Turn right onto Dundee Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Road
23
Continue on Main Street
508 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn left onto FL 17
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Center Street
Use the left lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto Lily Avenue
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lily Avenue
26
Continue on Stuart Avenue
510 ft
·
19 sec
·
Stuart Avenue
27
Turn left onto North 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North 14th Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
East Johnson Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 10m duration, starting your drive from Hollywood in the morning is a good idea to allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the drive on the highway, you can easily cover this distance in a single day. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 125.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out on longer highway runs.
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 104.3 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.2 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.3 miles or 1h 58m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haines City, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 208.6 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 125.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.3 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
40392
0.8 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
1 mi from route
40391
1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.7 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 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.
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
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
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
6
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
6
145.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
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
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.58 one way
$63.15 round trip
$3.85/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $34.65 | $69.30 |
| premium | $4.55 | $37.37 | $74.73 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.39 | $78.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.76
Florida's Turnpike
(125.2 mi)
$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
$32
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.90 | $10.01 |
| Efficient EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.25 | $8.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.20 | $13.35 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Morning in Hollywood on Monday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 6 to 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Haines City, FL
Morning in Haines City on Monday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 6 mph
26% chance
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
7 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is 94% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on Florida's Turnpike covering 125.2 miles. You'll primarily be on high-speed roads for the bulk of your travel. The transition to more local roads will likely occur as you approach your destination in Haines City, moving away from the main interstate system. Expect a lot of exits and interchanges on the highway segments.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 208.6 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
190 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
205 ft
Total Descent
25 ft
Highest Point
190 ft
~208.6 mi in
Elevation Range
180 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Haines City, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Avon Park.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Orlando
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Florida's Turnpike North
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Avon Park
192.3 mi in
|
~3h 45m
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 Haines City, FL
Full guide →Founded 1885
Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida.
Top landmarks
- • Old Haines City National Guard Armory
- • Boardwalk and Baseball — theme park built near Haines City, Florida
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 10m. Total distance: 208.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.76 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.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Haines City, 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. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Haines City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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