Hilliard to Hollywood is 364.3 miles and takes about 6h 50m via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, and West Beltway, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving from the northern part of the state down to the southern tip. It's a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for a single-day transit, as the driving time is manageable.
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
182.1 miles from Hilliard, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
222.2 mi
4h
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi
1h 32m
West Beltway
26.7 mi
30m
Kings Road
22.3 mi
29m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 222.2 mi, about 4h
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 59 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,206 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,966
Quietest
2 AM
~254 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilliard, FL and Hollywood, FL.
1
Start on CR 108
135 ft·10 sec·CR 108
2
Turn left onto US 1; US 23; US 301
22 mi·29 min·Kings Road
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 South
4
Merge onto I 295
22 mi·25 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
4.9 mi·5 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 61AToward I 95 South: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
85 mi·1 hr 32 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
18
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
19
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
21
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 820
0.6 mi·1 min·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on SR 820
391 ft·5 sec·SR 820
25
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
0.5 mi·38 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
26
Arrive at destination
SR 820
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 50m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning from Hilliard will allow you to reach Hollywood before evening. While the drive is feasible in one day, a single stop for fuel or a quick break is recommended, especially during the 222.2-mile stretch on I 95. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach more rural sections, although the overall fuel cost is estimated at $57. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your preferred time, but an early start ensures a more relaxed arrival.
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 182.1 miles from Hilliard, FL, or about 3h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 222.2 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.1 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 38m
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 Hilliard, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hilliard, FL
This is one driving day of about 364.3 miles and 6h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hilliard, 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 222.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 49.6 and 344.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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49.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61A
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
8
257.7 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
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 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
258.2 mi into trip|~4h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
259 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
344.3 mi into trip|~6h 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.15 one way
$110.29 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$60.51
$121.02
premium
$4.55
$65.26
$130.52
diesel
$4.80
$68.79
$137.57
Estimated Tolls: $5.94
Florida's Turnpike
(84.9 mi)$5.94
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: 127.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.3
1
$38.25
$17.49
Efficient EV
91.1
1
$31.88
$14.57
EV Truck/SUV
145.7
1
$51.00
$23.32
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Hilliard, FL
Late night
in Hilliard on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
W 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Late night
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
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
8 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
6h 50m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 87.9
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
$25
near mile 150.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 84% of the drive on major interstates and turnpikes. You'll experience a long stretch of 222.2 miles on I 95 before transitioning to other routes. Expect numerous exits and merges, characteristic of driving through developed areas. The highway portion concludes, leaving you on surface roads for the final segment.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 222.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 49.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 364.3 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 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
62 ft9 ft
Total Climb
24 ft
Total Descent
76 ft
Highest Point
62 ft
Elevation Range
52 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hilliard, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Hollywood is a city in Florida, located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami. With a population of 153,000 people (2022), Hollywood is a relatively small city that retains an old, laid-back, Florida feel to it compared to the larger cities in the area.
Top landmarks
•Hollywood Boulevard Historic Business District — human settlement in Hollywood, Florida, United States of America
•Hollywood Garden Club — clubhouse in Hollywood, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 50m. Total distance: 364.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 222.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.94 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 30 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hollywood, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 257.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hollywood, FL before the return drive.
