Transitioning from the coastal energy of Hollywood to the more rural landscape of Okeechobee County is a straightforward journey covering 127.4 miles. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 44 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $21 in fuel costs to complete the trek. The route is categorized as a mixed drive, offering a change of pace from the urban density of Florida's Atlantic coast. Since the entire trip takes place within the state of Florida, you won't have to worry about crossing borders or adjusting your travel plans for different state regulations. It is an efficient way to reach the interior of the state without an overly taxing itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.7 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
55.1 mi
1h 3m
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
33.1 mi
44m
Bee Line Highway
20.1 mi
26m
US 441
8.4 mi
11m
Northwest 160th Street
4.4 mi
6m
FL 70
1.8 mi
3m
Parrott Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 55.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Okeechobee County, 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
55 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 76Toward FL 708: Blue Heron BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto FL 708
0.9 mi·1 min·West Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on FL 710
20 mi·26 min·Bee Line Highway
9
Continue on FL 710
33 mi·44 min·Southwest Warfield Boulevard
10
Merge onto FL 70
1.8 mi·3 min·FL 70
11
Turn right onto US 441
1.7 mi·3 min·Parrott Avenue
12
Continue on US 441
8.4 mi·11 min·US 441
13
Turn left onto CR 68
4.4 mi·6 min·Northwest 160th Street
14
Arrive at destination
CR 68
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 1-day excursion, aim to depart early to avoid the heaviest congestion on the initial interstate portions of your route. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the 2-hour and 44-minute drive, ensuring you stay alert as the environment changes from urban sprawl to rural landscapes. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the major corridors, as services may become less frequent once you transition onto the Bee Line Highway. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your arrival time based on your specific plans in Okeechobee County. A helpful tip for this route is to monitor real-time traffic reports for I-95 before you head out, as this segment will dictate the overall flow of your morning.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Okeechobee County, 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 127.4 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 95 for about 55.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
56.6 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 76
Toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.28 one way
$40.56 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$22.06
$44.12
premium
$4.72
$23.69
$47.38
diesel
$5.61
$28.13
$56.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.15
$5.10
EV Truck/SUV
51
0
$17.84
$8.15
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Late night
in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Okeechobee County, FL
Late night
in Okeechobee County on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
6 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
2h 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience as you transition from high-traffic interstates to quieter regional roads. Roughly 51% of your journey is spent on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch being a 55.1-mile run on I-95. As you navigate away from the coast, the rhythm of the drive shifts from the brisk pace of the interstate onto Southwest Warfield Boulevard and the Bee Line Highway. This mix of fast-moving lanes and secondary roads keeps the drive engaging without becoming tedious. You will find that the road personality evolves significantly, moving from major transit corridors into the more open, steady flow characteristic of Florida’s inland regions.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 Effort6/10
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 127.4 miles you will encounter 10 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 127.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.1 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 Okeechobee County, 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: 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 Okeechobee County, FL before heading back.
