Origin
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Late night in Sunny Isles Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sunny Isles 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
13m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Sunny Isles Beach to Hollywood, Florida, you are looking at a quick 8.2-mile journey. Expect the drive to take roughly 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate using a combination of Collins Avenue, SR 856 West, and the William Lehman Causeway. With a fuel budget of just $1, this route is exceptionally economical for any traveler. Since both locations are within the same region of Florida, you won't need to worry about significant environmental or time zone changes. This short hop is ideal for those who prefer keeping their travel time minimal and their logistics straightforward.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 856 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Federal Highway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Biscayne Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South 21st Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pembroke Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 189th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Collins Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 856
— 1.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunny Isles Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on 189th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
189th Street
2
Turn right onto SR A1A
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
Collins Avenue
3
Continue on SR A1A
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
Collins Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp onto SR 856
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 856
Toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Biscayne Boulevard
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Federal Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 824
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pembroke Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 21st Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 21st Avenue
9
Turn left onto SR 820
443 ft
·
20 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 820
219 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR A1A / Collins Avenue
Turn right onto SR A1A / Collins Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 856
Take the ramp onto SR 856 toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1 / Biscayne Boulevard
Turn right onto US 1 / Biscayne Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Turn left onto SR 824 / Pembroke Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Continue onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.05 one way
$2.10 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will find that 0% of this 8.2-mile trek takes place on major highways, meaning you will spend the entire time on surface streets and local connectors. There is no long-distance highway stretch to speak of, as the longest uninterrupted portion is 0 miles on Collins Avenue. This personality makes the route feel more like a neighborhood transition than a traditional road trip. Navigating the intersections requires your full attention, as the path relies on frequent turns to bridge the gap between these two coastal hubs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on SR 856.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR A1A / Collins Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR A1A / Collins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 856): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 1 / Biscayne Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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
This is an ideal same-day round trip for a weekend getaway. At just 6.6 miles and 13 minutes, you'll be there and back before you know it.
Family Friendly
Perfect for families, this short 13-minute drive is easily manageable with kids. The low mileage and minimal highway time make it a stress-free experience.
Solo Traveler
This route is comfortable for any solo traveler, clocking in at a mere 6.6 miles and 13 minutes. You'll barely have time to finish your podcast.
EV Driver
With only 6.6 miles to cover, this short hop is easily doable on a single charge for any EV. You won't need to worry about finding a charger on this quick trip.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.9 miles on SR 856. 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 (SR A1A / Collins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 856): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 1 / Biscayne Boulevard): 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hollywood, FL
More from Sunny Isles Beach, FL
More trips to Hollywood, FL
Explore more options from Sunny Isles Beach, FL or browse trips ending in Hollywood, FL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.