Origin
Hollywood, FL
Morning in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmetto Estates, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Hollywood, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL is 38.1 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Palmetto Expressway and I-95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short trip entirely within Florida, connecting two areas without venturing far from the coast. Most of the drive utilizes major expressways, making it a straightforward commute rather than a scenic excursion. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick transit, especially if you're looking to avoid the busiest times on local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Expressway | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| Express Lanes | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| South Dixie Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 152nd Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Fairway Heights Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SR 826 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Palmetto Expressway
— 15.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Palmetto Estates, 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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 826
348 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 826
9
Take the exit onto SR 826
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 826
Toward SR 826 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto SR 826
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto SR 826
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto US 1
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 992
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 152nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Fairway Heights Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairway Heights Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest 104th Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Southwest 104th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 29.3 — 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.
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...
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 826
Take the exit onto SR 826 toward SR 826 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 826 West
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826 / Palmetto Expressway toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 826 South: Palmetto Expressway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.06 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.08 | $14.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Palmetto Estates, FL
Morning in Palmetto Estates on Sunday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
53m 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?
This route is 57% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on expressways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 15.1 miles on the Palmetto Expressway. Expect a mixed-driving experience, transitioning from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach your destination. The presence of express lanes suggests you might encounter urban merging and dense exit traffic at various points.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on Palmetto Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
10/10
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 17 decision points packed into just 38.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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 53m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on Palmetto Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Palmetto Estates, 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 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Palmetto Estates, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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