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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Vero Beach, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
122.3 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vero Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Hollywood, FL to Vero Beach, FL is 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the South Florida region to the Treasure Coast. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two points. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations from the main arteries.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.2 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 84.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| US Highway 1 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Vero Beach, 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
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Use 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
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 713
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
17
Continue on FL 713
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
18
Continue on FL 713
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
19
Turn left onto US 1
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 1
20
Continue on US 1
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1
21
Turn left onto FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
20th Place
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
FL 60
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 29m, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion. You can leave Hollywood, FL anytime, but aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours in Vero Beach. Fuel costs are estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before starting, as the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is 84.6 miles. There are no recommended stops, so you can push through directly or plan for quick breaks as needed.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.2 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vero Beach, 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 122.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Hollywood, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
40391
1.2 mi from route
40392
1.4 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
1.7 mi from route
Joseph C. Carter Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+19548285411
Visit websiteRiverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
Halfway reset
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteVero Beach Museum of Art
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Vero Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17722310707
Visit websiteRiver Explorer Boat Tours (Previously located at the Riverside Cafe)
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Vero Beach, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+17727137132
Visit websiteIngalls Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Hallandale Beach, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19544571452
Visit websiteAnne Kolb Nature Center
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Hollywood, Florida
Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm
+19543575161
Visit websiteMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Moderately
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteEscape Room PSL
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 104.6 — 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
8
104.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.47 one way
$38.93 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $21.18 | $42.35 |
| premium | $4.72 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.11
Florida's Turnpike
(84.6 mi)
$5.92
Turnpike Feeder Road
(2.7 mi)
$0.19
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
$19
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 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 | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Late night in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vero Beach, FL
Late night in Vero Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m 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 highway-focused drive covers 122.3 miles with 89% on major highways. You'll spend most of your time on Florida's Turnpike for a stretch of 84.6 miles before transitioning to I-95 and then US Highway 1. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these busy corridors, especially in the more populated areas closer to Hollywood.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort
10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 122.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Vero Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Orlando
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Florida's Turnpike North
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
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 Vero Beach, FL
Full guide →Vero Beach is a city of 18,000 people (2019) on the Treasure Coast in Florida. It has three beaches, and the Indian River Lagoon, passing through Vero Beach, is a hub for boating, fishing, water skiing, diving, kayaking and other small-craft waterborne activities.
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 2h 29m. Total distance: 122.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.11 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 9 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 Vero Beach, 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. There are 9 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vero Beach, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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