Hollywood, FL to The Villages, FL is 267.8 miles and takes about 5h 4m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, traversing the state from south to central. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the drive. With a single recommended day, this route is ideal for a straightforward, efficient journey, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
133.9 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
236.9 mi
4h 16m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
Morse Boulevard
2.3 mi
4m
Buena Vista Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
US 301
2 mi
3m
County Road 466A
1.9 mi
3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 236.9 mi, about 4h 16m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 19 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
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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 The Villages, 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
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard WestUse 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
237 mi·4 hr 16 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 301: Wildwood
16
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft·4 sec
Toward US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood
17
Turn straight onto US 301
2.0 mi·3 min·US 301
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 466A
0.7 mi·1 min·Cleveland Avenue
19
Continue on CR 466A
1.9 mi·3 min·County Road 466A
20
Turn left onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·South Buena Vista Boulevard
21
Enter roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
183 ft·10 sec·South Buena Vista Boulevard
22
Continue on South Buena Vista Boulevard
0.4 mi·58 sec·South Buena Vista Boulevard
23
Enter roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
172 ft·3 sec·Buena Vista Boulevard
24
Continue on Buena Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Buena Vista Boulevard
25
Enter roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
207 ft·4 sec·Buena Vista Boulevard
26
Continue on Buena Vista Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·Buena Vista Boulevard
27
Enter roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
179 ft·3 sec·Buena Vista Boulevard
28
Continue on Buena Vista Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Buena Vista Boulevard
29
Enter roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
20 ft·0 sec·Stillwater Trail
30
Continue on Stillwater Trail
0.3 mi·48 sec·Stillwater Trail
31
Enter roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
166 ft·3 sec·Stillwater Trail
32
Continue on Stillwater Trail
0.4 mi·37 sec·Stillwater Trail
33
Enter roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
292 ft·5 sec·Morse Boulevard
34
Continue on Morse Boulevard
484 ft·9 sec·Morse Boulevard
35
Continue on Morse Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Morse Boulevard
36
Enter roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
167 ft·3 sec·Morse Boulevard
37
Continue on Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi·3 min·Morse Boulevard
38
Arrive at destination
Morse Boulevard
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 267.8-mile drive, consider leaving Hollywood, FL early in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic. The 5h 4m estimated duration means you can easily complete this in one day, but a brief stop around the halfway point might be welcome. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $46, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially since the majority of the route is on Florida's Turnpike. The longest stretch is quite long at 236.9 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration before setting off.
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 133.9 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.9 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 59 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near The Villages, 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 267.8 miles and 5h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 236.9 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 257.2 — 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
7
257.2 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.54 one way
$81.08 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$44.48
$88.96
premium
$4.55
$47.97
$95.94
diesel
$4.80
$50.57
$101.13
Estimated Tolls: $16.58
Florida's Turnpike
(236.9 mi)$16.58
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
$41
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.3
0
$28.12
$12.85
Efficient EV
67
0
$23.43
$10.71
EV Truck/SUV
107.1
1
$37.49
$17.14
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Morning
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
S 6 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
The Villages, FL
Morning
in The Villages on Sunday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
5h 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 95% highway, meaning you'll spend almost the entire 5h 4m on limited-access roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 236.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. You'll notice a high density of exits and potential for urban merging as you transition from the southern Florida region towards the interior. The final approach into The Villages will involve using Morse Boulevard, a surface street.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236.9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. 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 Effort9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 267.8 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
132 ft9 ft
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
68 ft
Highest Point
132 ft
~229.5 mi in
Elevation Range
123 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 Villages, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
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
The Villages is an active retirement community in sunny Inland Florida. With about 115,000 residents as of 2015, it is still growing and new homes are being built across three Florida counties: Lake, Sumter and Marion.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 4m. Total distance: 267.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 236.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.58 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 15 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 The Villages, 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 15 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at The Villages, FL before the return drive.
