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Trip from Poinciana, FL to Hollywood, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

213.8 mi

344 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Poinciana, FL, FL

Poinciana, FL

Ariel Sebasthian

Trip Overview

This 213.8-mile drive from Poinciana, FL to Hollywood, FL is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 8 minutes. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 91% of it being interstate driving, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, it's an economical journey. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a brief section on Pleasant Hill Road. This is a straightforward, highway-centric trip designed for direct travel.

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

106.9 miles from Poinciana, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 176.3 mi 3h 10m
I 95 15.1 mi 17m
Pleasant Hill Road 8 mi 13m
Bronson Highway 2.6 mi 4m
John Young Parkway 2.5 mi 4m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Oak Street 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 176.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poinciana, FL and Hollywood, FL.

1

Start on Divot Lane

88 ft · 5 sec · Divot Lane
2

Turn right onto Country Club Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Country Club Road
3

Turn left

441 ft · 21 sec
4

Turn right onto Cypress Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cypress Parkway
5

Continue on Pleasant Hill Road

8.0 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Hill Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto US 17; US 92

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on US 17; US 92

2.5 mi · 4 min · John Young Parkway
Use the right lane.
8

Turn right onto Emmett Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Emmett Street
9

Continue on Broadway Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Broadway Avenue
10

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
11

Turn right onto Oak Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
12

Turn right onto US 192; US 441

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Vine Street
13

Continue on US 192; US 441

2.6 mi · 4 min · Bronson Highway
Use the left lane.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

176 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

251 ft · 15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
21

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
22

Turn left onto SR 814

497 ft · 16 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
24

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
28

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
29

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour, 8-minute duration, this 213.8-mile trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. Consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the South Florida metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop and a $34 fuel estimate, planning for a single fuel and rest break around the halfway point of the 176.3-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike makes sense. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments.

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 106.9 miles from Poinciana, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.3 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 47 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.9 miles or 2h 6m 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 20m

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 Poinciana, 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 Poinciana, FL

This is one driving day of about 213.8 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Poinciana, 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 176.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

107 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.9 miles from Poinciana, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kissimmee, Florida

Near the start, short detour

First break · 18min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kissimmee, Florida

2.3 mi

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Oakland Park, Florida

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Veterans Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Aventura, Florida

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13054668930

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 213.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
17.1 mi into trip | ~29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
8
193.8 mi into trip | ~3h 40m 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...
6
194.5 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...
7
212.2 mi into trip | ~4h 5m 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
213.3 mi into trip | ~4h 7m 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

$34.03 one way

$68.06 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $37.02 $74.04
premium $4.72 $39.76 $79.51
diesel $5.61 $47.20 $94.41

Estimated Tolls: $12.34

Florida's Turnpike (176.3 mi) $12.34

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

$34

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.1 0 $22.45 $10.26
Efficient EV 53.5 0 $18.71 $8.55
EV Truck/SUV 85.5 1 $29.93 $13.68

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Poinciana, FL

Morning in Poinciana on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Morning in Hollywood on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°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

6 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

4h 8m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 213.8-mile journey, with 91% of the route on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 176.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike, meaning long periods of consistent driving. While primarily interstate, the initial and final segments might offer slight variations as you navigate local access roads like Pleasant Hill Road before merging onto the major highways. The overall character is one of efficient, direct travel on well-maintained expressways.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 176.3 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 I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 20 significant decision points across 213.8 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 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Poinciana, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.

Ocala

16.9 mi in | ~28m

Miami

16.9 mi in | ~28m

Florida's Turnpike Toll

16.9 mi in | ~28m

Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

17.1 mi in | ~29m

About the Cities

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 4h 8m. Total distance: 213.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 176.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.34 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 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 193.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 194.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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