Origin
Hollywood, FL
Afternoon in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Drive Time
6h 7m
Distance
328.4 mi
528 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Photo: Mike Jones
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hollywood to Jacksonville covers 331.1 miles of Florida terrain, typically taking about 4 hours and 47 minutes of road time. Because this is a straightforward trek within the same state, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate using I-95 North, supplemented by local segments like Hollywood Boulevard and FL 814 West. Expect to spend approximately $54 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively budget-friendly excursion. Since the route stays entirely within Florida, you won't deal with major regional shifts, allowing you to focus on getting comfortably from South Florida to the First Coast.
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
164.2 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless highway cruise. While you will spend time on I-95 North, the route requires attention as you transition off the interstate and onto connector roads like FL 814 West. The character of the drive shifts from the dense, high-traffic environment of Hollywood to the more varied conditions encountered as you head north. Because the highway share is 0 percent, you should prepare for a mix of speeds and turning maneuvers throughout the 331.1-mile stretch. Staying alert is essential, as the lack of long, uninterrupted highway stretches keeps you actively engaged with the road layout.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 234.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 328.4 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 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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
8
104.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
8
325.9 mi into trip
|
~6h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Stree...
8
327.1 mi into trip
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~6h 3m in
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US 1; US 90
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90 toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street,...
Towns Along This Route
Between Hollywood, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike: Miami
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Orlando
19.5 mi in
|
~25m
Florida's Turnpike North
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
Vero Beach
104.6 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 234.8 mi | 4h 15m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 84.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Andrews Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Okeechobee Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 234.8 mi, about 4h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Jacksonville, 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
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Use the none lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 36
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
Use 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 / none lanes.
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
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
17
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95
220 mi
·
3 hr 57 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward US 90, US 1, FL 13: Downtown, Main Street, Acosta
Use the none lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 90
287 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street, Prudential Drive
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 90
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 90
Toward US 90, US 1: Main Street, Ocean Street, Newnan Street
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left
132 ft
·
11 sec
25
Turn right
121 ft
·
14 sec
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 90
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Beaver Street
27
Turn right
175 ft
·
13 sec
28
At end of road, turn right
124 ft
·
11 sec
29
Turn right onto US 17
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
30
Arrive at destination
US 17
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is key to managing the 4 hour and 47 minute transit time effectively. Since the drive is short enough for a single day, aim to leave early to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns common on I-95. Budget at least one stop to break up the 331.1-mile trek, which helps keep you fresh behind the wheel. Given the $54 fuel estimate, keep an eye on your gauge as you navigate away from the Hollywood area to ensure you aren't caught in lower-density zones without convenient stations. A practical tip for this specific route is to prioritize your turns early, as the local roads connecting to the main thoroughfares can be tricky if you miss a sign.
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 164.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 234.8 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.2 miles or 3h 5m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hollywood, FL
This is one driving day of about 328.4 miles and 6h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 I 95 for about 234.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.2 mi from Hollywood, FL · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 234.8 miles.
Arriving in Jacksonville, FL
The final approach into Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, FL.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.86 one way
$109.72 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $59.42 | $118.84 |
| premium | $4.90 | $63.30 | $126.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.96 | $145.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.92
Florida's Turnpike
(84.6 mi)
$5.92
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
$55
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.48 | $15.76 |
| Efficient EV | 82.1 | 0 | $28.73 | $13.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.4 | 1 | $45.98 | $21.02 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, FL
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
5 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 7m 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 Jacksonville, FL covers 328.4 miles and takes about 6h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.2 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 $54.86 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 29 significant decision points across 328.4 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 0.8 miles (SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hollywood, FL and Jacksonville, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
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