Collier County Rest Area Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Lehigh Acres, FL to Hollywood, 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 32m
Distance
124.6 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehigh Acres, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Lehigh Acres, FL to Hollywood, FL is 124.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m via Alligator Alley, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from Southwest Florida to the Southeast coast. Expect a mix of highway driving and more involved local roads as you approach your destination. Given the relatively short distance and time, this is a straightforward same-day journey, ideal for a quick hop across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.3 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Alley | 61 mi | 1h 5m |
| New Harvest Road | 19.3 mi | 23m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| FL 82 | 12 mi | 15m |
| Homestead Road South | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| FL 29 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Avenue North | 2.6 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Alligator Alley
— 61 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on Richmond Avenue North
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Richmond Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Sunrise Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sunrise Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn left onto Homestead Road South
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Homestead Road South
4
At end of road, turn left onto FL 82
12 mi
·
15 min
·
FL 82
5
Enter roundabout onto FL 29
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
FL 29
6
Continue on FL 29
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 29
7
Turn left onto CR 29A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
New Market Road West
8
At end of road, turn left onto FL 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on FL 29
19 mi
·
23 min
·
New Harvest Road
10
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Alligator Alley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 10B
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
15
Merge onto I 95
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
19
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2.5 hours and a fuel cost around $20, this is a very manageable same-day trip. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive well before evening, leaving you flexible. Plan for your one recommended stop to be a brief refueling or rest break, perhaps around the halfway point or before entering more complex local roads. Be mindful of the "turn-heavy" nature of the latter half of the drive, and ensure you're comfortable with navigating city streets and expressways as you near Hollywood, FL.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.3 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.3 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lehigh Acres, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Lehigh Acres, FL
This is one driving day of about 124.6 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lehigh Acres, 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 Alligator Alley for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.3 miles from Lehigh Acres, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Collier County Rest Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Northbound
0.2 mi from route
Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Southbound
0.2 mi from route
Broward County Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, right off the route
Final third
0.1 mi from route
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+13058490135
Visit websiteIngalls Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
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 end, short detour
Home stretch
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
Hollywood, Florida
Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm
+19543575161
Visit websiteiFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Davie, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+19542804359
Visit websiteVolunteer Park Community Center
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Plantation, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19544522558
Visit websiteJoseph C. Carter Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+19548285411
Visit websiteVeterans Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Home stretch
4.6 mi from route
~11 min detour
Aventura, Florida
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+13054668930
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 44.3 and 124 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Turn left toward I 75 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Miami
9
105.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
118.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m 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
7
124 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m 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
$19.83 one way
$39.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $21.57 | $43.15 |
| premium | $4.72 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.44 | $7.97 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Lehigh Acres, FL
Late night in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Late night in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
19 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 32m 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 route offers a "turn-heavy local drive" experience, with only 25% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of local roads that require more attention, interspersed with faster segments. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 61 miles on Alligator Alley, offering a more open-road feel before transitioning back to varied terrain. As you progress, the road character will shift from the efficiency of Alligator Alley to the more intricate network of New Harvest Road and the Port Everglades Expressway.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61 mi on Alligator Alley.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 44.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 124.6 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 44.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 105.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
105.8 mi in
|
~2h 9m
|
via I 595
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 32m. Total distance: 124.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61 miles on Alligator Alley. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 44.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 105.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hollywood, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hollywood, FL
More trips to Hollywood, FL
Explore more options from Lehigh Acres, FL or browse trips ending in Hollywood, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.