Traveling from the heart of Florida in Sebring to the coastal energy of Hollywood covers approximately 153.8 miles. You can expect a drive time of about 3 hours and 12 minutes, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting around $26 for fuel should cover your transit across the state. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, including US 27, the Port Everglades Expressway, and I-75, ensuring a direct connection between your starting point and the coast. Whether you are heading to the beach for a quick getaway or returning home, the straightforward nature of this journey allows for easy planning without the need for complex itineraries.
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
76.9 miles from Sebring, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
127.4 mi
2h 38m
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi
14m
I 75
4.6 mi
4m
I 95
3.8 mi
4m
Southeast Lakeview Drive
1.5 mi
3m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
South Ridgewood Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Circle Park Drive
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 127.4 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sebring, FL and Hollywood, FL.
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Start on FL 17,CR 17B
0.1 mi·17 sec·Circle Park Drive
2
Continue on FL 17
0.2 mi·36 sec·South Ridgewood Drive
3
Continue on FL 17
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast Lakeview Drive
4
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 17
0.4 mi·56 sec·Southeast Lakeview Drive
5
Turn left onto US 27; US 98
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·US 27; US 98
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 27; FL 78
0.2 mi·18 sec·US 27; FL 78
7
Turn slight right
338 ft·4 sec
8
Continue on US 27
32 mi·42 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 27; FL 80
40 mi·48 min·US 27; FL 80
10
Continue on US 27
0.5 mi·33 sec·US 27
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, NaplesUse the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
13
Merge onto I 75
4.6 mi·4 min·I 75
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 10BToward I 95 South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
17
Merge onto I 95
3.8 mi·4 min·I 95
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop over the course of the 153.8-mile drive, you can easily reach your destination in a single morning or afternoon session. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Sebring to ensure you stay within your $26 budget, as prices can fluctuate near the urban centers of Hollywood. Given the high percentage of highway travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours on I-75 and the Port Everglades Expressway to keep your travel time close to the 3-hour and 12-minute estimate. Prioritize a quick mid-trip break to stretch your legs, which will help you stay alert during the long 127.4-mile stint on US 27.
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 76.9 miles from Sebring, FL, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.4 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 34 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.9 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Sebring, 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 Sebring, FL
This is one driving day of about 153.8 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Sebring, 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 US 27 for about 127.4 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 129.4 and 153.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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129.4 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
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135 mi into trip|~2h 49m 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
147.4 mi into trip|~3h 3m 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
152.2 mi into trip|~3h 10m 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
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153.2 mi into trip|~3h 12m 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
$24.48 one way
$48.96 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$26.63
$53.26
premium
$4.72
$28.60
$57.20
diesel
$5.61
$33.96
$67.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.1
0
$16.15
$7.38
Efficient EV
38.5
0
$13.46
$6.15
EV Truck/SUV
61.5
0
$21.53
$9.84
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Sebring, FL
Morning
in Sebring on Sunday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Morning
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
10:35 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
12 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
3h 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle in for a long, consistent haul, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 127.4 miles on US 27. The road maintains a steady pace, trading the rural surroundings of central Florida for the increasingly dense infrastructure as you approach the coast. Because the route is dominated by highway driving, you can expect a very predictable experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a focused, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 127.4 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 129.4 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 14 significant decision points across 153.8 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 129.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sebring, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale and Naples.
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 12m. Total distance: 153.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 127.4 miles on US 27. 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 129.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
