Origin
Quincy, FL
Morning in Quincy on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, FL to Hollywood, FL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
8h 53m
Distance
485.1 mi
781 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$77
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 45m
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6 AM
8h 53m
8 AM
9h 9m
10 AM
8h 59m
12 PM
8h 57m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 8m
8 PM
8h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, FL
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Trip Overview
This 485.1-mile journey from Quincy, FL to Hollywood, FL will take approximately 8 hours and 53 minutes of driving time. With a highway share of 96%, this is a predominantly highway-focused drive, making it feasible to complete in a single day if you're up for it, though splitting it over 2 days is also recommended for a more relaxed pace. You'll be navigating primarily on Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $77. This route keeps you within the state of Florida, traversing different regions as you head south.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
242.6 miles from Quincy, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a chance to settle in for a significant portion of the drive. While primarily interstate driving, the transition between Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10 means you'll experience slight shifts in the road's character and traffic patterns as you progress south through the state. This profile is geared towards covering distance effectively.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 224.5 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 485.1 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 224.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
224.5 mi into trip
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~4h 6m 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
465.1 mi into trip
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~8h 25m 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...
6
465.8 mi into trip
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~8h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...
7
483.5 mi into trip
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~8h 50m 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
484.6 mi into trip
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~8h 52m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Quincy, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
224.5 mi in
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~4h 6m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Orlando
224.5 mi in
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~4h 6m
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via Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 240.6 mi | 4h 19m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 10 | 104.1 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Blue Star Highway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| West Jefferson Street | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 240.6 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on West Crawford Street
212 ft
·
14 sec
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West Crawford Street
2
Turn left onto South Ward Street
368 ft
·
18 sec
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South Ward Street
3
Turn right onto US 90; FL 12; FL 267
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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West Jefferson Street
4
Continue on US 90
7.5 mi
·
9 min
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Blue Star Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Lake City
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 296A
Toward I-75 South: Tampa
8
Merge onto I 75
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
I 75
Use the straight lane.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft
·
15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Northwest 16th Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andrews Avenue
15
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
17
Merge onto I 95
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 20
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on SR 820
391 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 820
21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 485.1-mile trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With a total duration of nearly 9 hours, planning for at least 2 stops is advisable for fuel, rest, and a meal. Given the significant stretch on Florida's Turnpike, be mindful of toll costs and ensure you have a compatible payment method. If you choose to split the drive over 2 days, aiming for roughly the halfway point will break up the 240.6-mile longest stretch on the Turnpike.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 242.6 miles from Quincy, FL, or about 4h 25m 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 107 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 242.6 miles or 4h 25m 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 242.6 miles or 4h 25m
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 7h 42m
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 Quincy, 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 Quincy, FL
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hollywood, FL
Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Quincy, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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 242.6 mi from Quincy, FL · 4h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
243 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
243 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 242.6 miles from Quincy, 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 243 miles or 4.4 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
$77.21 one way
$154.43 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
170 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $83.99 | $167.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $90.20 | $180.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $107.10 | $214.21 |
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
$77
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 169.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 145.5 | 1 | $50.94 | $23.28 |
| Efficient EV | 121.3 | 1 | $42.45 | $19.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 194 | 2 | $67.91 | $31.05 |
Gas CO2
170 kg
EV CO2
57 kg (66% 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
Hollywood, FL
Morning in Hollywood on Wednesday
Local time
7:02 AM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
8h 53m 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 Quincy, FL to Hollywood, FL covers 485.1 miles and takes about 8h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 243 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 242.6 miles from Quincy, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.21 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 2 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 17 significant decision points across 485.1 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 224.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Quincy, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
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