Origin
North Lauderdale, FL
Evening in North Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Lauderdale, 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
28m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 20.4-mile drive from North Lauderdale, FL to Hollywood, FL is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 28 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 63% of the journey on interstates and major roads like I 95. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this trip is very budget-friendly. You won't need to break this short Florida to Florida drive into multiple days. Its brevity makes it ideal for a quick transit or a short excursion. The overall feel is that of an efficient connection between two points within the same region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| Northwest 62nd Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Cypress Creek Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West McNab Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 71st Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kimberly Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Andrews Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 12.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Lauderdale, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on this road
155 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Kimberly Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Kimberly Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southwest 71st Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 71st Avenue
4
Turn left onto West McNab Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West McNab Road
5
Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northwest 62nd Street
6
Continue on West Cypress Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cypress Creek Road
7
Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 62nd Street
8
Continue on West Cypress Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cypress Creek Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Andrews Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
11
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
14 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southwest 71st Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 71st Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.25 one way
$6.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
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
Evening in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
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
9 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
28m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 20.4-mile journey. With 63% of the drive utilizing major roadways, including I 95, you'll encounter consistent speeds for extended periods. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 12.8 miles on I 95, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While predominantly highway, the route also incorporates sections of Northwest 62nd Street and West Cypress Creek Road, providing a brief change of pace before you reach your destination. The character is largely efficient and direct.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Northwest 62nd Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Southwest 71st Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 20.4 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: at 0.4 miles (Southwest 71st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 28m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (Southwest 71st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 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.
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