Drive or Fly: Hollywood, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for FLL–JAX. At 331 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 15m

Distance

331.5 mi

Total Cost

$108

CO2

134 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$73

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

37m in the air

Air Distance

308 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

79 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hollywood, FL → FLL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 37m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

JAX → Atlantic Beach, FL 31m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hollywood, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 4 mi, ~10m drive

Atlantic Beach, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 20 mi, ~31m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLL and JAX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 57m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 41m

8h 22m on rail

Total Cost

$63

CO2

18 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hollywood, FL → Hollywood Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 502m

Arrival 10m

Jacksonville → Atlantic Beach, FL 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $63) $63

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Hollywood Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Jacksonville 20 mi, ~29m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	6h 15m	3h 18m	9h 41m
Total cost (1 person)	$108	$187	$63
Carbon footprint	134 kg CO₂	79 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

331.5 mi 6h 15m

via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Hodges Boulevard

Alternative (+65 min)

366.4 mi 7h 20m

via I 95, US 27, US 98; US 441

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hollywood, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.