Hollywood, FL to The Crossings, FL is 36.5 miles and takes about 49m via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, making it an easy local excursion. With most of the drive on the turnpike, expect a straightforward commute rather than a scenic exploration. Consider this route for its efficiency if you need to get from point A to point B quickly without venturing too far off the beaten path.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
30m
Hollywood Boulevard
4.2 mi
9m
Florida's Turnpike
2.2 mi
2m
Southwest 127th Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Southwest 88th Street
0.6 mi
1m
Southwest 127th Court
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest 107th Terrace
<0.1 mi
<1m
Southwest 104th Terrace
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Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 27 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and The Crossings, 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
1.6 mi·3 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
1.7 mi·4 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, OrlandoUse the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
7
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
2.2 mi·2 min·Florida's Turnpike
8
Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·20 sec·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, HomesteadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi·29 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward HomesteadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall DriveUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
410 ft·13 sec
Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th StreetUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto SR 94
0.6 mi·1 min·Southwest 88th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Southwest 127th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Southwest 107th Terrace
286 ft·14 sec·Southwest 107th Terrace
15
Turn right onto Southwest 127th Court
0.2 mi·41 sec·Southwest 127th Court
16
Arrive at destination
Southwest 104th Terrace
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.2 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 34.4 — 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
4.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando
7
7.1 mi into trip|~13m in|Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
8
34.1 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Dr...
8
34.4 mi into trip|~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.29 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$6.18
$12.36
premium
$4.63
$6.65
$13.30
diesel
$5.60
$8.05
$16.09
Estimated Tolls: $1.77
Homestead Extension
(27 mi)$1.61
Florida's Turnpike
(2.2 mi)$0.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11
0
$3.83
$1.75
Efficient EV
9.1
0
$3.19
$1.46
EV Truck/SUV
14.6
0
$5.11
$2.34
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.
Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Late night
in Hollywood on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SE 1 to 6 mph68% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 2 at 2:21AM EDT until September 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 1 at 11:12PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
The Crossings, FL
Late night
in The Crossings on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy
N 1 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 2 at 2:21AM EDT until September 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 1 at 11:12PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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
2 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
49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway experience, with 80% of the 36.5 miles on major roadways. You'll encounter a stretch of 27 miles on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, which is the longest continuous highway segment. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the turnpike system. The remaining 20% will transition you onto surface streets as you approach your destination.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 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 Effort9/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 36.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
27 ft7 ft
Total Climb
38 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
27 ft
~10.4 mi in
Elevation Range
20 ft
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 The Crossings, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike South, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike Toll: Miami
4.2 mi in|~9m
Orlando
4.2 mi in|~9m
Florida's Turnpike South
4.3 mi in|~10m
Miami
4.3 mi in|~10m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
7.1 mi in|~13m|via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Homestead
7.1 mi in|~13m|via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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 49m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.77 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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.
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 The Crossings, 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at The Crossings, FL before heading back.
