Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+13058490135
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Immokalee, FL
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If you are looking to travel from Immokalee to Hollywood, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 100.8 miles. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, including New Harvest Road, the Port Everglades Expressway, and a significant portion of Alligator Alley. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your transit across this stretch of Florida. Because the entire route remains within the state, you won't deal with regional border crossings, allowing you to focus on the transition from the inland areas of Immokalee to the coastal environment of Hollywood.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Immokalee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Alley | 61 mi | 1h 5m |
| New Harvest Road | 19.3 mi | 23m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| I 95 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| SR 820 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Immokalee Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Immokalee, FL and Hollywood, FL.
Start on CR 846
Continue on CR 846
Turn left onto FL 29
Continue on FL 29
Turn left
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 820
Continue on SR 820
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip under two hours, you have the advantage of flexibility when planning your departure time. You won't need to worry about scheduling overnight stops, as the 100.8-mile distance is easily completed in one go. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local segments, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you stay on track during the non-highway portions. Because Alligator Alley makes up the bulk of your high-speed travel, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that 61-mile stretch to avoid any mid-route concerns. Taking advantage of the quick duration allows you to arrive in Hollywood with plenty of time left in your day for your planned activities.
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.
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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 58m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Immokalee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Immokalee, FL
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Immokalee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alligator Alley if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
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Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+13058490135
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5 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 100.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left toward I 75 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$16.04 one way
$32.09 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Immokalee on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, offering a different experience than a simple highway cruise. While 16% of your journey is spent on major highways, the road profile shifts significantly as you transition between local roads and faster sections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 61 miles you spend on Alligator Alley, providing a period of steady driving. Expect to manage various turns as you move through local segments before hitting the Port Everglades Expressway. By staying aware of these shifts in road type, you can better anticipate the pacing of your drive from start to finish.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.8 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: at 20.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 82.1 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 94.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Immokalee, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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