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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Fruit Cove, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h

Distance

317.6 mi

511 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Good

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 48m ★
6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fruit Cove, FL, FL

Fruit Cove, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hollywood, FL to Fruit Cove, FL covers 317.6 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Race Track Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 215.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

158.8 miles from Hollywood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 215.1 mi 3h 52m
Florida's Turnpike 84.6 mi 1h 33m
Race Track Road 5.3 mi 9m
Russell Sampson Road 2.4 mi 4m
Saint Johns Parkway 1.4 mi 2m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Fruit Cove Road North 1.3 mi 3m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 215.1 mi, about 3h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, FL and Fruit Cove, FL.

1

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 Beach Use 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 36 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West Use 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

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

214 ft · 5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
17

Merge onto FL 70

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 95

200 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 329 Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left onto CR 210

0.5 mi · 56 sec · CR 210
23

Turn right onto Russell Sampson Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Russell Sampson Road
24

Enter roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road

161 ft · 4 sec · Russell Sampson Road
25

Continue on Russell Sampson Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Russell Sampson Road
26

Turn right onto CR 2209

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway
27

At end of road, turn left onto Race Track Road

5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road
Use the left lane.
28

Continue on Fruit Cove Road North

1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road North
Use the straight lane.
29

Turn right onto Oakvale Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Oakvale Road
30

Arrive at destination

Oakvale Road

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.8 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.1 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 70 miles or 1h 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.8 miles or 2h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fruit Cove, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hollywood, FL

This is one driving day of about 317.6 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Hollywood, 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 215.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

159 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Jupiter, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.8 miles from Hollywood, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 215.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fruit Cove, Florida

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 317.6

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19044847585

Visit website

Tetherball Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

2.7 mi

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 317.6

Fruit Cove, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19044847585

Visit website

Tetherball Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 317.6

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Kava & Company - Mandarin

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 317.6

Jacksonville, Florida

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+19049003606

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 68.1

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68.1

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Anne Kolb Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hollywood, Florida

Hours: 8 am–7:30 pm

+19543575161

Visit website

Escape U

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 295

St. Augustine, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19046870022

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 45.4

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Moccasin Slough Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 317.6

Fleming Island, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19042846378

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 90.8

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

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 1.2 and 306.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
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
8
104.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

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 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
105.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
8
306.1 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in

Take the exit toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs

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 329 Toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Sp...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.55 one way

$101.11 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $54.99 $109.98
premium $4.72 $59.06 $118.11
diesel $5.61 $70.12 $140.24

Estimated Tolls: $5.92

Florida's Turnpike (84.6 mi) $5.92

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

$51

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Aventura Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Aventura, FL

Tesla

35 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Pembroke Park, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Hollywood Florida Rechargery @ Wawa - Federal Hwy

Hollywood, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Pembroke Park, FL Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - W Hallandale Beach Blvd

Pembroke Park, FL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Atlantic Village - Tesla Supercharger

Hallandale Beach, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Aventura Commons Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Aventura, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Aventura Plaza

Aventure, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Hallandale Beach Shops

Hallandale Beach, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 FPLEV: 3 IONNA: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.3 1 $33.35 $15.24
Efficient EV 79.4 0 $27.79 $12.70
EV Truck/SUV 127 1 $44.46 $20.33

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hollywood, FL

Morning in Hollywood on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fruit Cove, FL

Morning in Fruit Cove on Sunday

Local time

9:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°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.

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 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

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 ~13 min detour Free near mile 273.8
Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $15 near mile 295.7
View on nps.gov
Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $25 near mile 208.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

317.6 mi in 6h, mostly highway — 215.1 mi of that is on I 95.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 215.1 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 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 317.6 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 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hollywood, FL and Fruit Cove, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.

Florida's Turnpike: Miami

19.5 mi in | ~25m

Orlando

19.5 mi in | ~25m

Florida's Turnpike North

19.6 mi in | ~26m

Vero Beach

104.6 mi in | ~1h 59m

About the Cities

Starting in Hollywood, FL

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 317.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 215.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.92 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Fruit Cove, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fruit Cove, FL before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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