Origin
Miami Gardens, FL
Morning in Miami Gardens on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami Gardens, 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
16m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Gardens, FL
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Trip Overview
Miami Gardens to Hollywood is 10.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two nearby communities. The route is mostly highway, making it a quick hop between points. It's a straightforward drive for a quick errand or to connect to other routes in South Florida. You'll find it's a practical option for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 183rd Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Miami Gardens Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 183rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| SR 820 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 4.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Gardens, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on this road
42 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto SR 817
345 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 860
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 183rd Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on SR 860
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Northeast 183rd Street
5
Continue on SR 860
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami Gardens Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 95
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
11
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Turn right onto SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street
Turn left onto SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.92 | $3.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 drive is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 46% of it on the interstate. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway at 4.6 miles on I 95. Expect dense exits as you transition from the interstate to surface streets like Northwest 183rd Street and Hollywood Boulevard. This segment offers a blend of faster-paced driving followed by more local traffic conditions.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.3 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Miami Gardens, FL
Full guide →Miami Gardens is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, 16 miles north of downtown Miami and with a population in 2019 of 110,000.
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 16m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 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: near the start (SR 817 / Northwest 27th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 860 / Northwest 183rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: 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.
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