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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Jupiter, 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

1h 23m

Distance

68 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 17m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m

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

Downtown Hollywood, FL, FL

Hollywood, FL

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town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Jupiter, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hollywood, FL to Jupiter, FL covers 68 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, SR 811, Hollywood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 59.1 mi 1h 8m
SR 811 6 mi 9m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
PGA Boulevard 0.6 mi 1m
Kyoto Gardens Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Lake Victoria Gardens 0.1 mi <1m
West Indiantown Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 59.1 mi, about 1h 8m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 64 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~7,159 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~635 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

11.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 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 Jupiter, 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

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 79A Toward FL 786 East: PGA Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn slight right onto FL 786

0.6 mi · 1 min · PGA Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8

Turn slight left

136 ft · 7 sec
9

Turn left onto Lake Victoria Gardens

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Lake Victoria Gardens
10

Turn left onto Kyoto Gardens Drive

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Kyoto Gardens Drive
11

Turn right onto SR 811

6.0 mi · 9 min · SR 811
12

Turn left onto FL 706

329 ft · 15 sec · West Indiantown Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Arrive at destination

FL 706

Where to Stop

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

city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boca Raton, FL

34 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

Pompano Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Highland Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Continue onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
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

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
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.
7
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward FL 786 East: PGA Boulevard

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 79A Toward FL 786 East: PGA Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.52 one way

$21.03 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $11.52 $23.03
premium $4.63 $12.38 $24.77
diesel $5.60 $14.99 $29.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.95 $2.72
EV Truck/SUV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Hollywood, FL

Morning in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

8:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jupiter, FL

Morning in Jupiter on Saturday

Local time

8:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

3 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

1h 23m 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?

68 mi in 1h 23m, mostly highway — 59.1 mi of that is on I 95.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.1 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and SR 811. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

42 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

69 ft

Total Descent

71 ft

Highest Point

42 ft

~29.1 mi in

Elevation Range

34 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 Jupiter, FL

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • Jupiter Inlet Light — lighthouse in Florida, United States
  • Jupiter Inlet Historic and Archeological Site

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 1h 23m. Total distance: 68 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.1 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 Jupiter, 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: near the start (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.2 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 Jupiter, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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