Hollywood, FL to Cantonment, FL is 664.9 miles and takes about 12 hours 6 minutes via I-75, Florida's Turnpike, and I-10, with a fuel budget near $115 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early, though it's best split over two days. This route covers a significant portion of Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the panhandle. Given its length, it's a substantial trip best suited for those looking for a longer haul, rather than a quick weekend getaway. Plan for a full day of driving or break it up for a more relaxed pace.
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
332.4 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 6h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
290.4 mi
5h 12m
Florida's Turnpike
240.6 mi
4h 20m
I 75
106.9 mi
1h 54m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
County Road 297A
4.6 mi
7m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi
2m
Hollywood Boulevard
1.2 mi
1m
Pine Cone Drive
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 290.4 mi, about 5h 12m
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,485 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,900
Quietest
2 AM
~155 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
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 Hollywood, FL and Cantonment, FL.
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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
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm BeachUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 95
15 mi·17 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 36Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard WestUse 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 lane.
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
240 mi·4 hr 20 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi·15 sec·Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 75
107 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·15 sec
Exit 435Toward I 10: Jacksonville, TallahasseeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·30 sec
Toward I 10 West: TallahasseeUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 10
290 mi·5 hr 12 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 5Toward US 90 AlternateUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn slight right
243 ft·5 sec
Toward US 90 Alt East
22
Turn straight onto US 90 Alternate
0.3 mi·38 sec·West Nine Mile Road
23
Turn left onto Pine Cone Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Pine Cone Drive
Use the left lane.
24
At end of road, turn left onto CR 297A
4.6 mi·7 min·County Road 297A
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto CR 184
0.4 mi·50 sec·Muscogee Road
26
Turn right onto Taylor Street
258 ft·11 sec·Taylor Street
27
Continue on Taylor Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Taylor Street
28
Continue on Taylor Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Taylor Street
29
Arrive at destination
Taylor Street
Trip Plan
For this 12-hour drive, departing very early in the morning is recommended if you aim to complete it in one go, but splitting it over two days is more practical. Consider stopping around the halfway point to rest. With 3 planned stops, you can break up the 664.9 miles into manageable segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 290.4-mile stretch on I-10, as services can be more spread out in some parts of the panhandle. The fuel cost is estimated at $115, so budget accordingly.
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 332.4 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 6h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 290.4 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 146 miles or 2h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 332.4 miles or 6h 4m 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 332.4 miles or 6h 4m
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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cantonment, 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 332 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Cantonment, FL
Aim for roughly 332 miles and 6.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 146 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 290.4 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 658.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
7
260.4 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
367.6 mi into trip|~6h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
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 435
Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
367.7 mi into trip|~6h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
7
658.4 mi into trip|~11h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 90 Alternate
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 90 Alternate
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$100.65 one way
$201.30 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg233 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$110.44
$220.88
premium
$4.55
$119.11
$238.21
diesel
$4.80
$125.55
$251.09
Estimated Tolls: $16.83
Florida's Turnpike
(240.4 mi)$16.83
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
$101
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$247–$357
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 232.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $70 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
199.5
2
$69.81
$31.92
Efficient EV
166.2
1
$58.18
$26.60
EV Truck/SUV
266
3
$93.09
$42.55
Gas CO2
233 kg
EV CO2
78 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.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Night
in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 8 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Cantonment, FL
Evening
in Cantonment on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
NW 5 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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.
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
2 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
12h 6m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
$25
near mile 641.9
Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom B/D Loop Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on major highways, with 98% of the 664.9 miles on interstates and turnpikes. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of driving on I-10, covering 290.4 miles. Expect a high volume of exits and potential for urban merging as you navigate through different parts of Florida before reaching the more rural stretches of the panhandle. The vast majority of your time will be spent on high-speed, limited-access roads.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 290.4 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 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 26 significant decision points across 664.9 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 260.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 367.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
200 ft9 ft
Total Climb
364 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
200 ft
~617.4 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hollywood, FL to Cantonment, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
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
Cantonment is a historic and river recreational community in northwest Florida, in the United States of America. It is located in Escambia County, Florida's westernmost county, at the tip of the panhandle and is home to an International Paper Mill operation. It is 15 miles (25 km) north of Pensacola at the narrowest part of the County lying on US Hwy 29.
The longest stretch is about 290.4 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 332 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.83 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 62 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 Cantonment, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 62 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 260.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 367.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 12.1 hours each way, a round trip means 24.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cantonment, FL before the return drive.
