This 259.4-mile drive from Seminole to Hollywood, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 89% of the journey on them, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $41, which is quite reasonable for the distance covered. Given the duration and the nature of the route, it’s a straightforward trip that doesn't necessarily require an overnight stop. It's a practical option for getting from one part of Florida to another efficiently.
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
129.7 miles from Seminole, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
209.3 mi
3h 44m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi
15m
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi
14m
I 275
6 mi
8m
I 95
3.8 mi
4m
Tyrone Boulevard North
3.4 mi
6m
5th Avenue North
2.4 mi
4m
Bay Pines Boulevard North
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 209.3 mi, about 3h 44m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 92 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,831 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,554
Quietest
2 AM
~187 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.1×
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 Seminole, FL and Hollywood, FL.
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Start on CR 694
0.2 mi·30 sec·Park Boulevard North
2
Continue on CR 694
0.4 mi·1 min·Park Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US-19 ALT
1.5 mi·2 min·Seminole Boulevard
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US-19 ALT
2.3 mi·3 min·Bay Pines Boulevard North
Toward ALT US 19: St PetersburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US-19 ALT
3.4 mi·6 min·Tyrone Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US-19 ALT
2.4 mi·4 min·5th Avenue North
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto 31st Street North
1.1 mi·2 min·31st Street North
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
9
Merge onto I 275
4.9 mi·5 min·I 275
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·17 sec
11
Merge onto I 275; US 19
13 mi·15 min·Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
1.1 mi·2 min·I 275
Toward I 75 South: Naples
13
Merge onto I 75
28 mi·30 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
181 mi·3 hr 14 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 10BToward I 95 South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
18
Merge onto I 95
3.8 mi·4 min·I 95
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
22
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
For this 4 hour and 53 minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach your destination. With a longest stretch of 209.3 miles on I-75, plan for one well-timed stop for fuel and a break. The total fuel cost is estimated at $41, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before embarking. Given the efficient highway nature of this route, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed, but staying aware of potential congestion points near urban areas is advisable.
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 129.7 miles from Seminole, FL, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.3 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 57 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.7 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
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 Seminole, 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 Seminole, FL
This is one driving day of about 259.4 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Seminole, 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 209.3 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 258.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.1 mi into trip|~4m in|US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North
Keep slight right at fork onto US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward ALT US 19: St Petersburg
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240.7 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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...
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253.1 mi into trip|~4h 44m 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
257.9 mi into trip|~4h 50m 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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258.9 mi into trip|~4h 53m 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
$41.71 one way
$83.42 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$45.50
$90.99
premium
$4.78
$48.84
$97.67
diesel
$6.28
$64.09
$128.19
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
(13.4 mi)$0.94
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
$42
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.8
0
$27.24
$12.45
Efficient EV
64.9
0
$22.70
$10.38
EV Truck/SUV
103.8
1
$36.32
$16.60
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Seminole, FL
Morning
in Seminole on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Sunny
NE 10 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 5:01AM EDT until October 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 5:01AM EDT until October 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Morning
in Hollywood on Friday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Rain Showers
NE 16 to 20 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 5:01AM EDT until October 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 5:01AM EDT until October 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
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
4h 53m 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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 26.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 89% of the 259.4 miles spent on major interstates like I-75 and the Port Everglades Expressway. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 209.3 miles on I-75, offering a consistent pace for much of the journey. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a notable part of this highway experience. The road character remains largely consistent, focusing on efficient travel rather than winding backroads or highly scenic detours.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 209.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North.
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 17 significant decision points across 259.4 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 2.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
37 ft5 ft
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
76 ft
Highest Point
37 ft
Elevation Range
32 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 Seminole, 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 53m. Total distance: 259.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 209.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.94 in tolls one way, starting with Sunshine Skyway Bridge. 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.
Yes — we found about 15 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US-19 ALT / Bay Pines Boulevard North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 240.7 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 253.1 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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Hollywood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
