Origin
Margate, FL
Late night in Margate on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Margate, FL to Hollywood, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Margate, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Margate to Hollywood, Florida, you are looking at a quick 22.7-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. This trip is perfect for a one-day outing, as it is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the entire distance. Since you will be navigating along Margate Boulevard, State Road 7, and West Atlantic Boulevard, you can easily complete this drive in a single afternoon. It is a straightforward, practical commute between these two Florida cities that requires very little logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| West Commercial Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 31st Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lyons Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| State Road 7 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Margate Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 11.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Margate, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on East River Drive
96 ft
·
3 sec
·
East River Drive
2
Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
3
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
4
Continue on Margate Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Margate Boulevard
5
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Road 7
6
Turn left onto SR 814
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Lyons Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyons Road
8
Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 31st Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 870
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Commercial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
11
Merge onto I 95
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Margate Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7
Turn right onto US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
20.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Late night in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are sticking to local roads for the duration of the 22.7-mile trip, your pace will be dictated by traffic lights and local intersections. The character of the drive is consistent throughout, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. You will need to stay alert for frequent turns, making this a more hands-on driving experience than a standard highway trek. It is a classic Florida local transit route that keeps you moving through the suburban landscape.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Margate Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
25 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
49 ft
Highest Point
25 ft
~19.4 mi in
Elevation Range
18 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Hollywood, FL
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Margate Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 441; FL 7 / State Road 7): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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