Inverness to Hollywood is 277 miles and takes about 5h 11m via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers a good chunk of Florida, moving from the central part of the state down to the southeastern coast. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. It’s a practical choice if you need to get from the Inverness area to Hollywood efficiently, with most of your travel time spent on major interstates. Plan for this to be a direct journey, allowing you to reach your destination with minimal fuss.
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
138.5 miles from Inverness, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
240.2 mi
4h 19m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
Gulf to Lake Highway
15 mi
20m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
US 41
0.3 mi
<1m
Courthouse Square
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 240.2 mi, about 4h 19m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 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 Inverness, FL and Hollywood, FL.
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Start on this road
113 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Courthouse Square
264 ft·13 sec·Courthouse Square
3
Continue on Courthouse Square
278 ft·9 sec·Courthouse Square
4
Continue on Courthouse Square
298 ft·14 sec·Courthouse Square
5
Turn left onto US 41; FL 44
0.3 mi·47 sec·US 41; FL 44
6
Turn left onto FL 44
15 mi·20 min·Gulf to Lake Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi·4 hr 19 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
15
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
17
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, leaving Inverness in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Hollywood with plenty of daylight remaining. The drive is manageable in one day, so you don't need to worry about splitting it into overnights. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 240.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services might be more spaced out. You’ll want to plan for one main stop for a break or meal to break up the driving time. Consider filling up before you get too deep into that long highway segment.
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 138.5 miles from Inverness, FL, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.2 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 61 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.5 miles or 2h 35m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Inverness, 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 Inverness, FL
This is one driving day of about 277 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Inverness, 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 240.2 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.2 and 276.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.2 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
257 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
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 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
6
257.7 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...
7
275.4 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
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276.4 mi into trip|~5h 10m 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 right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.93 one way
$83.86 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$46.01
$92.02
premium
$4.55
$49.62
$99.24
diesel
$4.80
$52.30
$104.61
Estimated Tolls: $16.82
Florida's Turnpike
(240.2 mi)$16.82
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
$42
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.1
1
$29.09
$13.30
Efficient EV
69.3
0
$24.24
$11.08
EV Truck/SUV
110.8
1
$38.78
$17.73
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Inverness, FL
Evening
in Inverness on Monday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 1 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:02PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
Hollywood, FL
Evening
in Hollywood on Monday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 9 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:02PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 11m 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 route is heavily geared towards highway driving, with 92% of the journey on major roads like Florida's Turnpike and I-95. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 240.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which means long, uninterrupted periods of cruising. The overall feel is that of a classic interstate drive, designed for covering distance. While the majority is on high-speed highways, you'll utilize the Gulf to Lake Highway at the beginning, offering a slight shift in scenery before merging onto the main interstate system. The progression is primarily about maintaining speed and making good time.
92% 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: 240.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 16.2 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 277 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 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
133 ft9 ft
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
126 ft
Highest Point
133 ft
~59.4 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 Inverness, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Inverness is the county seat of Citrus County in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida. It is home to the County Courthouse, and the Flying Eagle Reserve.
Top landmarks
•Masonic Temple of Citrus Lodge No. 118, F. and A.M. — masonic temple in Inverness, United States of America
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 5h 11m. Total distance: 277 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 240.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.82 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 18 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 Hollywood, 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hollywood, FL before the return drive.
