Trip from Hollywood, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL

Drive Time

11h 55m

Distance

654.3 mi

1,053 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$109

one way

EV Charging

Fair

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

11h 45m ★

6 AM

11h 56m

8 AM

12h 17m

10 AM

12h 3m

12 PM

12h 1m

3 PM

12h 4m

5 PM

12h 16m

8 PM

11h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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East Pensacola Heights, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Hollywood, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL covers 654.3 miles and takes about 11h 55m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 279.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $109.30 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

327.2 miles from Hollywood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 654.3 miles and 11h 55m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and 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 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 279.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 654.3 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 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

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

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

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 Along This Route

On the drive from Hollywood, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

367.6 mi in | ~6h 41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	279.6 mi	4h 59m
Florida's Turnpike	240.6 mi	4h 20m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
I 95	15.1 mi	17m
Scenic Highway	6 mi	11m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m
Hollywood Boulevard	1.2 mi	1m
North Andrews Avenue	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 279.6 mi, about 4h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and East Pensacola Heights, FL.

Start on SR 820

216 ft · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 820

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 36 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West Use the left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 814

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

280 mi · 4 hr 59 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 17 Toward US 90: Pensacola, Pace

Turn right onto US 90

6.0 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto East Gonzalez Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Gonzalez Street

Turn right onto Knowles Avenue

182 ft · 8 sec · Knowles Avenue

Turn right

96 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 327.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 5h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.6 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 144 miles or 2h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 327.2 miles or 5h 58m 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 327.2 miles or 5h 58m

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 10h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Pensacola Heights, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hollywood, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 327 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into East Pensacola Heights, FL

Aim for roughly 327 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 144 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 I 10 for about 279.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 327.2 mi from Hollywood, FL · 5h 58m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Palm Bay, FL

216 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

Lake City, FL

432 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 Lake City, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

327 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 327 miles or 6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 144 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 327.2 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 279.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 327 miles or 6 hours on the road.

Arriving in East Pensacola Heights, FL

The final approach into East Pensacola Heights, 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 East Pensacola Heights, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach East Pensacola Heights, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour $25 near mile 654.3

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$109.30 one way

$218.60 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 229 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$118.39	$236.78
premium	$4.90	$126.12	$252.24
diesel	$5.64	$145.36	$290.73

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

$109

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$256–$366

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 228.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Aventura Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Aventura, FL

Tesla

35 DCFC

Hollywood Florida Rechargery @ Wawa - Federal Hwy

Hollywood, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Aventura Commons Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Aventura, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Atlantic Village - Tesla Supercharger

Hallandale Beach, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Aventura Plaza

Aventure, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

Walmart 3163 (Hollywood, FL)

Hollywood, FL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Hallandale Beach

Hallandale Beach, FL

FPLEV

2 DCFC

Tesla: 3 FPLEV: 2 IONNA: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	196.3	2	$68.70	$31.41
Efficient EV	163.6	1	$57.25	$26.17
EV Truck/SUV	261.7	3	$91.60	$41.88

Gas CO2

229 kg

EV CO2

77 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hollywood, FL

Morning in Hollywood on Monday

Local time

10:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Pensacola Heights, FL

Morning in East Pensacola Heights on Monday

Local time

9:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°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 earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

11h 55m 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 East Pensacola Heights, FL covers 654.3 miles and takes about 11h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, 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 327 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 327.2 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 $109.30 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.

On the drive from Hollywood, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

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Trip from Hollywood, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in East Pensacola Heights, FL

National Parks Near This Route

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hollywood, FL

East Pensacola Heights, FL

1 hour earlier

3 degrees cooler at arrival

11h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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