Origin
Pompano Beach, FL
Late night in Pompano Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pompano Beach, 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
24m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pompano Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Pompano Beach and Hollywood, Florida, this 18.3-mile trip is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 24 minutes. Because the distance is so short, you certainly don't need an overnight stay; it is perfectly suited for a single day of travel. You will navigate entirely on local roads, including Northwest 8th Street, North Dixie Highway, and West Atlantic Boulevard, avoiding highways altogether. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an incredibly economical route to manage. Whether you are running errands or heading to a meeting, the lack of required stops makes this a highly efficient way to move through the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Dixie Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SR 820 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
362 ft
·
28 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 8th Street
4
Turn right onto SR 811
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dixie Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 814
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.9 — 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
|
Northwest 8th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Late night in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 10 to 14 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 7:43PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 2:00AM EDT until April 14 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
3 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
24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the heart of South Florida. Since 0% of this route takes place on high-speed highways, you should prepare for frequent stop-and-go traffic and navigating intersections rather than cruising at highway speeds. The road profile is entirely urban, requiring you to shift gears and maneuver through local streets rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted stretch. Transitioning between these two cities means you will stay off the major interstates, keeping your speed consistent with local traffic patterns. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that favors navigation skills over scenic highway cruising.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Hollywood Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 8th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Pompano Beach, FL
Full guide →Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida.
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 24m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 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 (Northwest 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 814 / West Atlantic Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 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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