The drive from Hollywood, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL covers 581.9 miles and takes about 10h 33m behind the wheel.
It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is long-distance drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.62 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
291 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 19m into the drive
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Drive Character
At 581.9 miles and 10h 33m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 10. 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 Effort10/10
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 22 significant decision points across 581.9 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 260.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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
367.6 mi into trip|~6h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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367.7 mi into trip|~6h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hollywood, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Tallahassee
367.6 mi in|~6h 41m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
240.6 mi
4h 20m
I 10
211.3 mi
3h 46m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
US Highway 331 South
2 mi
3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 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 DeFuniak Springs, 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
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10
211 mi·3 hr 46 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
21
Turn right onto US 331
2.0 mi·3 min·US Highway 331 South
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 90
0.3 mi·43 sec·US Highway 90 East
23
Turn right onto South 9th Street
124 ft·5 sec·South 9th Street
24
Arrive at destination
South 9th Street
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 291 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 5h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.6 miles.
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 128 miles or 2h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 291 miles or 5h 19m 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 291 miles or 5h 19m
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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeFuniak Springs, 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.
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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 Hollywood, FL
Aim for roughly 291 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into DeFuniak Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 291 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from Hollywood, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks 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 291 mi from Hollywood, FL
· 5h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 291 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 291 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in DeFuniak Springs, FL
The final approach into DeFuniak Springs, 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 DeFuniak Springs, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach DeFuniak Springs, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Doxa Coffee Co.
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Alachua, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 332.5
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$92.62 one way
$185.25 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg204 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$100.76
$201.51
premium
$4.72
$108.20
$216.40
diesel
$5.61
$128.48
$256.95
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
$93
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$239–$349
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 203.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
174.6
2
$61.10
$27.93
Efficient EV
145.5
1
$50.92
$23.28
EV Truck/SUV
232.8
2
$81.47
$37.24
Gas CO2
204 kg
EV CO2
68 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Evening
in Hollywood on Friday
Local time
7:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
DeFuniak Springs, FL
Evening
in DeFuniak Springs on Friday
Local time
6:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Fog
W 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
10h 33m 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 Hollywood, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL covers 581.9 miles and takes about 10h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. 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 291 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 291 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 $92.62 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 22 significant decision points across 581.9 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 260.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hollywood, FL to DeFuniak Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
