Drive or Fly: Hollywood, FL to Ormond-by-the-Sea, 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–DAB. At 254 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 52m

Distance

254.8 mi

Total Cost

$91

CO2

103 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$56

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

2h 55m

28m in the air

Air Distance

237 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

61 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hollywood, FL → FLL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 28m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAB → Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

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

Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL DAB — Daytona Beach International Airport 12 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ 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

7h 42m

6h 9m on rail

Total Cost

$44

CO2

13 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hollywood, FL → Hollywood Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 369m

Arrival 10m

Deland → Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL 43m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $44) $44

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

Stations

From Hollywood Amtrak Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

To Deland 29 mi, ~43m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ 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	4h 52m	2h 55m	7h 42m
Total cost (1 person)	$91	$184	$44
Carbon footprint	103 kg CO₂	61 kg CO₂	13 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

254.8 mi 4h 52m

via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, FL 40

Alternative (+1 min)

258.8 mi 4h 53m

via I 95, FL 40, SR A1A

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