Origin
Hollywood, FL
Evening in Hollywood on Thursday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, FL to Miramar Beach, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
11h 18m
Distance
614.5 mi
989 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$98
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
11h 9m
★
6 AM
11h 19m
8 AM
11h 39m
10 AM
11h 26m
12 PM
11h 24m
3 PM
11h 27m
5 PM
11h 38m
8 PM
11h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miramar Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hollywood, FL to Miramar Beach, FL covers 614.5 miles and takes about 11h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Hollywood Boulevard, I 95 North, SR 814 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $97.81 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
307.2 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 614.5 miles and 11h 18m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Hollywood Boulevard and I 95 North.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hollywood Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 18m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (11h 18m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollywood, FL to Miramar Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Boulevard | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| SR 814 West | — | — |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | — | — |
| North Andrews Avenue | — | — |
| Northwest 16th Avenue | — | — |
| Dr | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hollywood Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Miramar Beach, FL.
1
Start on Hollywood Boulevard
217 ft
·
12 sec
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Hollywood Boulevard
2
Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
3
Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
4
Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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I 95 North: West Palm Beach
5
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
6
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
8
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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West Atlantic Boulevard
9
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Andrews Avenue
10
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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Northwest 16th Avenue
11
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
12
Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
13
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
14
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi
·
4 hr 20 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Florida's Turnpike
16
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 10 West: Tallahassee
19
Merge slight right
211 mi
·
3 hr 46 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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US 331: DeFuniak Springs, Freeport
21
Turn straight onto US Highway 331 South
24 mi
·
30 min
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US Highway 331 South
22
Turn right onto US Highway 98 West
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 98 West
23
Turn left onto Scenic Gulf Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Scenic Gulf Drive
24
Turn left
95 ft
·
9 sec
25
Turn left
115 ft
·
11 sec
26
Turn right
276 ft
·
20 sec
27
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 307.2 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 5h 39m 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 135 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 307.2 miles or 5h 39m 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 307.2 miles or 5h 39m
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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miramar Beach, 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 307 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Miramar Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 307 miles and 5.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 135 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 307.2 mi from Hollywood, FL · 5h 39m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
203 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
406 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, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
307 mi · about 5.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 307 miles or 5.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 135 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 307.2 miles from Hollywood, 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 307 miles or 5.7 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Miramar Beach, FL
The final approach into Miramar Beach, 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 Miramar Beach, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Miramar Beach, 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
$97.81 one way
$195.62 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
215 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $106.40 | $212.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $114.26 | $228.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $135.67 | $271.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$98
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$228–$338
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 215 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $65 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 184.4 | 2 | $64.52 | $29.50 |
| Efficient EV | 153.6 | 1 | $53.77 | $24.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 245.8 | 3 | $86.03 | $39.33 |
Gas CO2
215 kg
EV CO2
72 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
Miramar Beach, FL
Evening in Miramar Beach on Thursday
Local time
5:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
9 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
11h 18m 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 Miramar Beach, FL covers 614.5 miles and takes about 11h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hollywood Boulevard, I 95 North, SR 814 West. 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 307 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 307.2 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 $97.81 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (11h 18m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollywood, FL to Miramar Beach, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hollywood, FL to Miramar Beach, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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