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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Myrtle Grove, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

12h 3m

Distance

661.4 mi

1,064 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$106

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
11h 53m ★
6 AM
12h 4m
8 AM
12h 26m
10 AM
12h 12m
12 PM
12h 9m
3 PM
12h 13m
5 PM
12h 25m
8 PM
11h 57m

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

Downtown Hollywood, FL, FL

Hollywood, FL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Myrtle Grove, FL, FL

Myrtle Grove, FL

Amber Costello

Trip Overview

Hollywood, FL to Myrtle Grove, FL is 661.4 miles and takes about 12h 3m via I 10, Florida's Turnpike, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $102 and best split over two days. This is a long-haul drive entirely within Florida, connecting two points in the Sunshine State. Given the nearly 12-hour drive time, it's a trip best broken up to avoid fatigue. Plan for a full day and a half of driving to comfortably reach your destination.

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

330.7 miles from Hollywood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 283.4 mi 5h 3m
Florida's Turnpike 240.6 mi 4h 20m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
I 95 15.1 mi 17m
East Fairfield Drive 2.9 mi 5m
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway 2.7 mi 3m
Fairfield Drive 1.6 mi 3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 283.4 mi, about 5h 3m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 92 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,276 veh/hr typical · worst 1,813

Quietest

2 AM

~154 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 102 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 Myrtle Grove, 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

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: Ocala Use 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 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Merge onto I 10

283 mi · 5 hr 3 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 110

2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 4 Toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward FL 295 South
24

Turn straight onto FL 295

2.9 mi · 5 min · East Fairfield Drive
25

Continue on FL 727

1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairfield Drive
26

Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 57th Avenue
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto FL 298

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lillian Highway
28

Turn right

44 ft · 5 sec
29

Turn right

82 ft · 5 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 661.4-mile drive, it's highly recommended to split the trip over two days. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover about half the distance, perhaps around the I 75 and I 10 interchange area. This leaves you with a manageable drive on day two. With a fuel cost estimated at $102, keep an eye on your tank, especially during the 283.4-mile stretch on I 10 where services might be more spread out. You'll have about 3 planned stops, so use them strategically for breaks and refueling.

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 330.7 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 6h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 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 330.7 miles or 6h 2m 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 330.7 miles or 6h 2m

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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Myrtle Grove, 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 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Myrtle Grove, FL

Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 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 283.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Palm Bay, FL

218 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.

Popular next leg

Palm Bay, FL to Myrtle Grove, FL

518.6 mi · 9h 38m

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

437 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 Tallahassee, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

331 mi · about 6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 331 miles or 6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 146 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 330.7 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 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.4 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 331 miles or 6 hours on the road.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 6h 2m in / 6h 2m to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Cafe Dolce Amore

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Port St. Lucie, Florida

2 mi

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

2.4 mi

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Cafe Dolce Amore

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–7 PM

+17722025887

Visit website

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

Costa Cafe & Bakery

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–7 PM

+17727774124

Visit website

American Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+17723982313

Sipping Grounds Midtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13522991294

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Midway, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Alachua, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Pensacola, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Marianna, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

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

Ocala Downtown Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Tuscawilla Art Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13526298447

Visit website

Tuscawilla Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Ocala, Florida

+13523685517

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 651.4 — 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
8
651.4 mi into trip | ~11h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

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 12 Toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$106.34 one way

$212.69 round trip

$4.08/gal 25.4 MPG avg 231 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $116.01 $232.01
premium $4.78 $124.52 $249.04
diesel $6.28 $163.42 $326.85

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

$106

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$253–$363

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 231.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 198.4 2 $69.45 $31.75
Efficient EV 165.4 1 $57.87 $26.46
EV Truck/SUV 264.6 3 $92.60 $42.33

Gas CO2

231 kg

EV CO2

77 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 Oct 22, 2026

Origin

Hollywood, FL

Late night in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

2:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 15 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Destination

Myrtle Grove, FL

Late night in Myrtle Grove on Saturday

Local time

1:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Sunny

N 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 1:32PM EDT until October 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville 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

1 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 3m 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

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $25 near mile 661.4
Park Closure: Battery 234 Loop Road Closure
Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is almost entirely highway, with 98% of the drive on major interstates. You'll encounter a long stretch of 283.4 miles on I 10 before needing to transition. Expect a lot of consistent cruising, with the bulk of your time spent on I 75 and I 10. The limited surface road driving means fewer opportunities for quick stops once you're off the main arteries.

98% 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: 283.4 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 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 27 significant decision points across 661.4 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

163 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

247 ft

Total Descent

211 ft

Highest Point

163 ft

~377.9 mi in

Elevation Range

154 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 Myrtle Grove, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

367.6 mi in | ~6h 41m

About the Cities

Starting in Hollywood, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1921

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

Arriving in Myrtle Grove, FL

Full guide →

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 283.4 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 331 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.

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

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 24.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Myrtle Grove, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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