Origin
Plantation, FL
Morning in Plantation on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plantation, 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
21m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plantation, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 14.6-mile drive from Plantation, FL to Hollywood, FL takes about 21 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-95, West Sunrise Boulevard, and Hollywood Boulevard, offering a straightforward journey within Florida. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this is a budget-friendly excursion. There are no recommended stops, making it ideal for a quick transit or a spontaneous outing where you can focus on your destination. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience both highway speeds and local road conditions.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 8 Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 65th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Garden Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| SR 820 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on Garden Court
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Garden Court
2
Turn right onto 8 Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
8 Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest 65th Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 838
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on SR 838
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
Merge onto I 95
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8 Street
Turn right onto 8 Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.32 one way
$4.65 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:51 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
21m 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?
The drive features a 56% highway share, predominantly on I-95, which constitutes the longest uninterrupted stretch at 8.1 miles. This section will feel like a typical interstate experience, allowing for consistent speed. As you transition off I-95 and onto West Sunrise Boulevard and then Hollywood Boulevard, the character of the drive shifts to a more mixed environment, likely with more traffic signals and varying speed limits. This blend of highway and local road driving offers a dynamic feel to the relatively short distance.
56% 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: 8.1 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8 Street.
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 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (8 Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Plantation, FL
Full guide →Plantation is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale in the US state of Florida. The area is the base for many large corporations, such as Motorola, Nortel and American Express.
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 21m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 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 0.1 miles (8 Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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