Origin
Gulf Breeze, FL
Morning in Gulf Breeze on Monday
Local time
9:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gulf Breeze, FL to Hollywood, FL
Drive Time
9h 58m
Distance
662.1 mi
1,066 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$111
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 50m
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6 AM
9h 59m
8 AM
10h 16m
10 AM
10h 5m
12 PM
10h 3m
3 PM
10h 6m
5 PM
10h 16m
8 PM
9h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 662.1 miles and takes about 9h 58m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Gulf Breeze Parkway, Avalon Boulevard, Garcon Point Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $110.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
331 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 662.1 miles and 9h 58m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Gulf Breeze Parkway and Avalon Boulevard.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gulf Breeze Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 58m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. A moderate number of decision points keep you engaged without being stressful.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 662.1 miles you will encounter 0 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?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Hollywood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Breeze Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avalon Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garcon Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coconut Creek Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Martin Luther King Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gulf Breeze Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Breeze, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on the route
167 ft
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16 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
6.4 mi
·
11 min
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Gulf Breeze Parkway
3
Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi
·
7 min
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Avalon Boulevard
4
Continue on Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Garcon Point Road
5
Continue on Avalon Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
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Avalon Boulevard
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
7
Merge slight left
274 mi
·
4 hr 53 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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I-75 South: Tampa
9
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
10
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
241 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
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Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
11
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
12
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
253 ft
·
15 sec
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East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
14
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Northwest 16th Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Andrews Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
495 ft
·
17 sec
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West Atlantic Boulevard
17
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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I 95 South: Miami
18
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
21
Continue straight
390 ft
·
5 sec
22
Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 331 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL, or about 4h 59m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 146 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 331 miles or 4h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 331 miles or 4h 59m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 4m
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 Gulf Breeze, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gulf Breeze, FL
Aim for roughly 331 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hollywood, FL
Aim for roughly 331 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 331 mi from Gulf Breeze, FL · 4h 59m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
218 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
437 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Palm Bay, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
331 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 331 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 146 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 331 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 331 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hollywood, FL
The final approach into Hollywood, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hollywood, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hollywood, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$110.60 one way
$221.20 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
232 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $119.80 | $239.61 |
| premium | $4.90 | $127.62 | $255.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $147.10 | $294.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$111
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$241–$351
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 231.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $70 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 198.6 | 2 | $69.52 | $31.78 |
| Efficient EV | 165.5 | 1 | $57.93 | $26.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 264.8 | 3 | $92.69 | $42.37 |
Gas CO2
232 kg
EV CO2
77 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 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.
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Morning in Hollywood on Monday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
9h 58m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 662.1 miles and takes about 9h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gulf Breeze Parkway, Avalon Boulevard, Garcon Point Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 331 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 331 miles from Gulf Breeze, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $110.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 662.1 miles you will encounter 0 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gulf Breeze, FL to Hollywood, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gulf Breeze, FL to Hollywood, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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