Traveling from Plant City to Hollywood covers 230 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is well within the capacity of a single day, you can easily complete it in one go without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily utilizes a combination of FL 60, Florida's Turnpike, and I-95. Budgeting approximately $38 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. This highway-focused drive is efficient for those looking to reach the coast quickly, moving from the inland agricultural areas of Central Florida down toward the bustling urban landscape of the South Florida coast.
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
115 miles from Plant City, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
125.3 mi
2h 15m
FL 60
61.7 mi
1h 19m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
Polk Parkway
8.7 mi
10m
Bartow Road
6.9 mi
9m
East Baker Street
3.5 mi
5m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 125.3 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plant City, FL and Hollywood, FL.
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Start on North Warnell Street
342 ft·25 sec·North Warnell Street
2
Turn left onto US 92
351 ft·8 sec·Reynolds Street
3
Continue on US 92
3.5 mi·5 min·East Baker Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on US 92
1.1 mi·1 min·New Tampa Highway
5
Turn right onto Clark Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·Clark Road
6
Turn right onto CR 542
0.1 mi·21 sec·Old Tampa Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward FL 570 East Toll: Polk Parkway East
8
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
8.7 mi·10 min·Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 10Toward US 98: Lakeland, BartowUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi·9 min·Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Avenue
12
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi·1 min·Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi·26 sec·FL 60
14
Continue on FL 60
11 mi·13 min·FL 60
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi·5 min·FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on FL 60
46 mi·59 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on this road
295 ft·7 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi·2 hr 15 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
26
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
28
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
32
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
To keep your travel time under the 4-hour and 35-minute mark, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion on I-95 near the urban centers. Although the trip is manageable in a single day, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh after the long turnpike segment. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the turnpike, as gas station availability can vary along the more remote highway stretches. Since the route is entirely highway-focused, utilize cruise control to maintain consistent speeds and maximize your fuel efficiency. Taking advantage of the route's flexibility allows you to adjust your pace if traffic patterns shift as you approach the Hollywood area.
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 115 miles from Plant City, FL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.3 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 51 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
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 Plant City, 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 Plant City, FL
This is one driving day of about 230 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Plant City, 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 125.3 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 229.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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14.2 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
8
84.6 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
8
210 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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...
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228.4 mi into trip|~4h 32m 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
229.5 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
$36.61 one way
$73.22 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$39.82
$79.65
premium
$4.72
$42.77
$85.53
diesel
$5.61
$50.78
$101.56
Estimated Tolls: $8.77
Florida's Turnpike
(125.3 mi)$8.77
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
$37
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69
0
$24.15
$11.04
Efficient EV
57.5
0
$20.13
$9.20
EV Truck/SUV
92
1
$32.20
$14.72
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Plant City, FL
Late night
in Plant City on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Late night
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
8 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
4h 35m 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?
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 92% of this trip is spent on major highways. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, particularly during the longest uninterrupted segment: a 125.3-mile stretch along Florida's Turnpike. The transition from regional roads like FL 60 to the major turnpike system defines the character of this drive, shifting from local infrastructure to a more standardized, high-speed corridor. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding backroads, the sheer consistency of the highway driving makes for a predictable, straightforward commute. Staying alert during the long turnpike stretch is key to maintaining a smooth pace as you descend toward your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 22 significant decision points across 230 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 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plant City, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 230 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m 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 125.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.77 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
