Origin
Panama City Beach, FL
Morning in Panama City Beach on Monday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Panama City Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL
Drive Time
10h 49m
Distance
572.3 mi
921 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$96
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 40m
★
6 AM
10h 50m
8 AM
11h 9m
10 AM
10h 57m
12 PM
10h 55m
3 PM
10h 58m
5 PM
11h 8m
8 PM
10h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Panama City Beach, FL
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Panama City Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 572.3 miles and takes about 10h 49m 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 $95.60 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
286.1 miles from Panama City Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 572.3 miles and 10h 49m 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 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 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near US 231.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 572.3 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 10.3 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 311.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 552.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
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US 231
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
311.7 mi into trip
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~6h 2m in
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Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
552.3 mi into trip
|
~10h 22m in
Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
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 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
7
570.7 mi into trip
|
~10h 47m in
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
7
571.8 mi into trip
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~10h 49m 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 right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Panama City Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
311.7 mi in
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~6h 2m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
311.7 mi in
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~6h 2m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 240.6 mi | 4h 19m |
| I 10 | 121.5 mi | 2h 10m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| FL 20 | 28.4 mi | 39m |
| US 231 | 22.6 mi | 29m |
| FL 12 | 18.1 mi | 24m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| West 23rd Street | 5.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 240.6 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Panama City Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on this road
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Thomas Drive
479 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Thomas Drive
3
Turn right onto FL 30
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Front Beach Road
4
Merge onto US 98
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 98
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
6
Turn straight onto FL 368
5.3 mi
·
9 min
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West 23rd Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 231
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 231
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 231
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 231
9
Continue on US 231
21 mi
·
27 min
·
US 231
10
Turn right onto FL 20
28 mi
·
39 min
·
FL 20
11
Turn left onto FL 12
18 mi
·
24 min
·
FL 12
12
Turn right onto FL 12; CR 270
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Selman Street
13
Continue on FL 12
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
15
Merge onto I 10
121 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
17
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
241 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft
·
15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northwest 16th Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andrews Avenue
24
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
26
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
30
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
31
Arrive at destination
SR 820
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 286.1 miles from Panama City Beach, FL, or about 5h 35m 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 126 miles or 2h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 286.1 miles or 5h 35m 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 286.1 miles or 5h 35m
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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Panama City Beach, 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 Panama City Beach, FL
Aim for roughly 286 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hollywood, FL
Aim for roughly 286 miles and 5.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 126 miles from Panama City Beach, 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 286.1 mi from Panama City Beach, FL · 5h 35m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
189 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
378 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 Orlando, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
286 mi · about 5.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 286 miles or 5.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 126 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 286.1 miles from Panama City Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 286 miles or 5.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hollywood, FL
The final approach into Hollywood, 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 Hollywood, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hollywood, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.60 one way
$191.20 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
200 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $103.55 | $207.11 |
| premium | $4.90 | $110.31 | $220.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $127.15 | $254.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.84
Florida's Turnpike
(240.6 mi)
$16.84
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
$96
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$242–$352
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 200.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 171.7 | 2 | $60.09 | $27.47 |
| Efficient EV | 143.1 | 1 | $50.08 | $22.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 228.9 | 2 | $80.12 | $36.63 |
Gas CO2
200 kg
EV CO2
67 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
Hollywood, FL
Afternoon in Hollywood on Monday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
19 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 49m 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 Panama City Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 572.3 miles and takes about 10h 49m 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 286 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 286.1 miles from Panama City Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.60 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 572.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (US 231): Lane positioning matters here; at 311.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 552.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Panama City Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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