Seffner to Hollywood is 263.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m via I-75 and I-95, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you south from the Tampa Bay area towards South Florida. Given that 98% of this route is highway, expect a straightforward drive with minimal time spent on surface streets. It's a good option for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
131.7 miles from Seffner, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
240.7 mi
4h 18m
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi
14m
I 95
3.8 mi
4m
East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3.6 mi
6m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
SR 820
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 240.7 mi, about 4h 18m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 138 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,426 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,133
Quietest
2 AM
~264 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seffner, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on FL 574
2.9 mi·5 min·East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on FL 574
0.6 mi·55 sec·East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3
Turn slight left
298 ft·18 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn sharp left onto FL 574
459 ft·7 sec·East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward I 75 South: NaplesUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 75
59 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi·3 hr 14 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 10BToward I 95 South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
11
Merge onto I 95
3.8 mi·4 min·I 95
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
16
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 49m drive, consider leaving Seffner early in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic. The route is designed for a single day, so you won't need to split it up unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. With a fuel cost estimated at $41, budgeting for gas is straightforward. Pay attention to the transition from I-75 to Port Everglades Expressway and then onto I-95, as these highway changes will be the most significant navigational points.
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 131.7 miles from Seffner, FL, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.7 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 58 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.7 miles or 2h 24m 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 54m
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 Seffner, 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 Seffner, FL
This is one driving day of about 263.5 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Seffner, 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 240.7 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 263 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip|~6m in|FL 574 / East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto FL 574 / East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
9
244.8 mi into trip|~4h 25m 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
257.2 mi into trip|~4h 39m 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
261.9 mi into trip|~4h 46m 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
263 mi into trip|~4h 48m 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
$42.37 one way
$84.73 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.44
$46.08
$92.16
premium
$4.78
$49.57
$99.13
diesel
$6.18
$64.10
$128.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.1
0
$27.67
$12.65
Efficient EV
65.9
0
$23.06
$10.54
EV Truck/SUV
105.4
1
$36.89
$16.86
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Seffner, FL
Morning
in Seffner on Saturday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 1:15AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:33PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Morning
in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 6 to 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 1:15AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 11:33PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
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
1 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 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 36.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend nearly all of your time on the interstate, with 98% of the 263.5 miles being highway driving. The longest continuous stretch on I-75 covers 240.7 miles, meaning you can settle in for a significant portion of the drive. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic as you pass through populated areas.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 240.7 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 3.5 miles in near FL 574 / East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard.
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 13 significant decision points across 263.5 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 3.5 miles (FL 574 / East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 244.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
70 ft9 ft
Total Climb
51 ft
Total Descent
111 ft
Highest Point
70 ft
Elevation Range
61 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 Seffner, 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.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 263.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 240.7 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (FL 574 / East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 244.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 257.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
