Spanning 192.9 miles across Florida, this trip connects Rotonda West to Hollywood in approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes. Because the total duration is quite manageable, it serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to budget roughly $32 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily relies on local roads like Golfview Terrace, Golfview Road, and Rotonda Circle rather than major interstates. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that keeps you moving directly between these two Florida locations without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.4 miles from Rotonda West, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
150.9 mi
2h 41m
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi
14m
South McCall Road
11.2 mi
15m
Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi
10m
I 95
3.8 mi
4m
Rotonda Circle
2.9 mi
7m
Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 150.9 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotonda West, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on Golfview Place
143 ft·11 sec·Golfview Place
2
Turn left onto Golfview Terrace
516 ft·27 sec·Golfview Terrace
3
Turn left onto Golfview Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·Golfview Road
4
Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
2.9 mi·7 min·Rotonda Circle
5
Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard North
0.1 mi·28 sec·Rotonda Boulevard North
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·Sunnybrook Boulevard
7
Turn right onto FL 776
11 mi·15 min·South McCall Road
8
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi·10 min·Veterans Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 769
0.2 mi·24 sec·Kings Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
11
Merge onto I 75
151 mi·2 hr 41 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
12 mi·14 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 10BToward I 95 South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
15
Merge onto I 95
3.8 mi·4 min·I 95
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
19
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
20
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
Since this drive covers nearly 200 miles on local roads, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and stay alert behind the wheel. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue, especially given the continuous turning required by the local road layout. Keep your fuel gauge in check before heading out, as the $32 estimate assumes steady travel without heavy traffic delays. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on a route like this, so don't hesitate to pull over if you need a break from the frequent navigation. A great tip for this specific trip is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before starting, as the reliance on local streets like Rotonda Circle makes missing a turn easy.
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 96.4 miles from Rotonda West, FL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.9 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 42 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.4 miles or 1h 57m 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 4m
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 Rotonda West, 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 Rotonda West, FL
This is one driving day of about 192.9 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Rotonda West, 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 I 75 for about 150.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 192.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Golfview Road
Turn left onto Golfview Road
Navigation decision point
9
174.2 mi into trip|~3h 21m in|I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
186.6 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
191.3 mi into trip|~3h 41m 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
192.4 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
$30.70 one way
$61.41 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$33.40
$66.80
premium
$4.72
$35.87
$71.74
diesel
$5.61
$42.59
$85.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
57.9
0
$20.25
$9.26
Efficient EV
48.2
0
$16.88
$7.72
EV Truck/SUV
77.2
0
$27.01
$12.35
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Rotonda West, FL
Late night
in Rotonda West on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Late night
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 10 to 14 mph14% chanceLive 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
7 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
3h 44m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. With a highway share of 0%, this route avoids the monotonous drone of high-speed interstates in favor of navigating smaller, winding local roads. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, as the longest segment on Golfview Terrace is 0 miles. This creates a more technical driving experience where you will be navigating constant turns rather than cruising in a straight line. Prepare for a hands-on trip that feels significantly different from a standard highway commute.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.9 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. 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 Golfview Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 192.9 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 0.1 miles (Golfview Road): Navigation decision point; at 174.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
31 ft-2 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
31 ft
~41.3 mi in
Elevation Range
33 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rotonda West, FL to Hollywood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
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 3h 44m. Total distance: 192.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.9 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Golfview Road): Navigation decision point; at 174.2 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
