The drive from Hollywood, FL to Alachua, FL covers 330.4 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 95 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
165.2 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 330.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 15m highway drive covering 330.4 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 240.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
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 27 significant decision points across 330.4 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
6
16.7 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36
8
17 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
7
260.4 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
316.7 mi into trip|~5h 47m in
Take the exit toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 384
Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hollywood, FL and Alachua, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
19.5 mi in|~25m
Orlando
19.5 mi in|~25m
Florida's Turnpike North
19.6 mi in|~26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
240.6 mi
4h 20m
I 75
56 mi
1h
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi
8m
ML King Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
2m
Southwest 34th Street
1.7 mi
3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 240.6 mi, about 4h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Alachua, FL.
1
Start on SR 820
216 ft·12 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on SR 820
0.8 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.4 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard WestUse the left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 814
0.4 mi·44 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·28 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi·4 hr 20 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 75
56 mi·1 hr·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 384Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, ArcherUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto FL 24
1.0 mi·1 min·Southwest Archer Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto FL 121
1.7 mi·3 min·Southwest 34th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on FL 121
1.0 mi·2 min·Northwest 34th Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard
1.1 mi·2 min·Northwest 16th Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto CR 2053
4.9 mi·8 min·Northwest 43rd Street
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 441
2.1 mi·2 min·ML King Memorial Highway
24
Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
101 ft·5 sec·Turkey Creek Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on Turkey Creek Boulevard
0.1 mi·32 sec·Turkey Creek Boulevard
26
Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
0.3 mi·1 min·Palmetto Boulevard
27
Continue on Palmetto Boulevard
0.3 mi·1 min·Palmetto Boulevard
28
Turn left onto Creek Drive West
0.4 mi·1 min·Creek Drive West
29
Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Northwest 105th Avenue
30
At end of road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard
461 ft·20 sec·Palmetto Boulevard
31
Arrive at destination
Palmetto Boulevard
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.6 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 73 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.2 miles or 3h 3m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alachua, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, FL
This is one driving day of about 330.4 miles and 6h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Hollywood, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 240.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.2 mi from Hollywood, FL
· 3h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.59 one way
$105.18 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$57.21
$114.42
premium
$4.72
$61.44
$122.87
diesel
$5.61
$72.95
$145.90
Estimated Tolls: $16.83
Florida's Turnpike
(240.4 mi)$16.83
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
$53
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Aventura Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Aventura, FL
Tesla
35 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Pembroke Park, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
Hollywood Florida Rechargery @ Wawa - Federal Hwy
Hollywood, FL
IONNA
10 DCFC
Pembroke Park, FL Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - W Hallandale Beach Blvd
Pembroke Park, FL
IONNA
10 DCFC
Atlantic Village - Tesla Supercharger
Hallandale Beach, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Aventura Commons Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Aventura, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
FPL EVolution - Aventura Plaza
Aventure, FL
FPLEV
4 DCFC
FPL EVolution - Hallandale Beach Shops
Hallandale Beach, FL
FPLEV
4 DCFC
Tesla: 4
FPLEV: 3
IONNA: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.1
1
$34.69
$15.86
Efficient EV
82.6
0
$28.91
$13.22
EV Truck/SUV
132.2
1
$46.26
$21.15
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Evening
in Hollywood on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Alachua, FL
Evening
in Alachua on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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.
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
12 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
6h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hollywood, FL to Alachua, FL covers 330.4 miles and takes about 6h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 95. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.2 miles from Hollywood, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.59 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 330.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hollywood, FL and Alachua, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
