Trip from Hollywood, FL to Pretty Bayou, FL

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

Drive Time

10h 39m

Distance

566 mi

911 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$91

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

10h 30m ★

6 AM

10h 40m

8 AM

10h 59m

10 AM

10h 47m

12 PM

10h 45m

3 PM

10h 47m

5 PM

10h 58m

8 PM

10h 34m

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

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Hollywood, FL

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Pretty Bayou, FL

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Trip Overview

Hollywood, FL to Pretty Bayou, FL is 566 miles and takes about 10h 39m via Florida's Turnpike, I 10, and I 75, with a fuel budget near $87 and likely an overnight stop. This long-haul drive traverses the state of Florida, taking you from the southern part of the region to the panhandle. Given the duration, it's best split over two days, making it a manageable trip for those looking to cover significant ground. Plan for a 95% highway experience on this route.

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

283 miles from Hollywood, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	240.6 mi	4h 20m
I 10	121.8 mi	2h 10m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
FL 20	28.4 mi	39m
US 231	22.5 mi	29m
Bristol Highway	17.7 mi	23m
I 95	15.1 mi	17m
East 23rd Street	3.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 240.6 mi, about 4h 20m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~1,508 veh/hr typical · worst 2,112

Quietest

2 AM

~175 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 101 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 Pretty Bayou, FL.

Start on SR 820

216 ft · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 820

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 36 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Toward SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West Use the left / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 814

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

122 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

366 ft · 11 sec

Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro

Turn straight onto FL 12

2.4 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

Continue on FL 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street

Turn left onto FL 12

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Green Avenue

Continue on FL 12

18 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

At end of road, turn right onto FL 20

28 mi · 39 min · FL 20

Turn left onto US 231

23 mi · 29 min · US 231

Turn right onto East 23rd Street

3.1 mi · 5 min · East 23rd Street

Turn right onto CR 385

0.5 mi · 1 min · Frankford Avenue

Turn left onto West 27th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 27th Street

Arrive at destination

West 27th Street

Trip Plan

For this 10h 39m drive, splitting it into two days is highly recommended. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. With 3 stops planned, you can easily break up the driving. Consider stopping around the halfway point to rest and refuel. Since about 240 miles will be on Florida's Turnpike, be mindful of potential tolls and traffic in that section. Ensure you have enough fuel before entering longer stretches, especially as you approach your destination.

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 283 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 5h 11m 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 125 miles or 2h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 283 miles or 5h 11m 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 283 miles or 5h 11m

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 9h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pretty Bayou, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hollywood, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 283 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Pretty Bayou, FL

Aim for roughly 283 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 240.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Palm Bay, FL

187 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.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

374 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

283 mi · about 5.3h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 283 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 283 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.6 miles.

Overnight split

1.7 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 489.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

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

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

489.9 mi into trip | ~8h 53m in

Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

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 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$91.01 one way

$182.01 round trip

$4.08/gal 25.4 MPG avg 198 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.44	$98.98	$197.97
premium	$4.78	$106.47	$212.94
diesel	$6.18	$137.69	$275.38

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

$91

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$238–$348

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 198 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	169.8	2	$59.43	$27.17
Efficient EV	141.5	1	$49.53	$22.64
EV Truck/SUV	226.4	2	$79.24	$36.22

Gas CO2

198 kg

EV CO2

66 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hollywood, FL

Late night in Hollywood on Monday

Local time

3:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

N 13 to 17 mph 80% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 17 at 11:13PM EDT until October 18 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:40PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Destination

Pretty Bayou, FL

Late night in Pretty Bayou on Monday

Local time

2:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Clear

NE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued October 17 at 11:13PM EDT until October 18 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 17 at 9:40PM EDT until October 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin 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

16 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

10h 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 95% of the 566 miles on roads like Florida's Turnpike, I 10, and I 75. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in direction or road type is 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a lot of cruising, with the transition to surface roads happening late in the drive. The extensive highway use means you'll encounter numerous exits and interchanges.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 240.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. 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 25 significant decision points across 566 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

217 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

296 ft

Total Descent

290 ft

Highest Point

217 ft

~485.2 mi in

Elevation Range

208 ft

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 Pretty Bayou, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.

Tallahassee

367.6 mi in | ~6h 41m

Greensboro

489.9 mi in | ~8h 53m

Fl `12 South: Greensboro

490.1 mi in | ~8h 53m

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 Pretty Bayou, FL

Full guide →

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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 283 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 49 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 Pretty Bayou, 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 49 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 10.7 hours each way, a round trip means 21.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pretty Bayou, 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, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hollywood, FL to Pretty Bayou, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-10

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

Turkey Lake Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Leon County Rest Area Westbound

Leon County Rest Area Eastbound

Jefferson County Rest Area Eastbound

Fort Drum Service Plaza

Madison County Rest Area Eastbound

Madison County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

Alachua County Rest Area (I-75 southbound)

Marion County Rest Area Southbound

Okahumpka Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Flying J Travel Center

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

TA

Pilot Travel Center

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

Jefferson County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area (I-75 northbound)

Marion County Rest Area Northbound

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Southbound

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Busy Bee Truck Stop

TA

Service Plaza

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

Canoe Creek Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Suwannee County Rest Area Eastbound

Wildwood I-75 Weigh Station Northbound

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

40392

40391

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Pompano Service Plaza

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hollywood, FL

Pretty Bayou, FL

1 hour earlier

16 degrees cooler at arrival

10h 39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Hollywood, FL

Arriving in Pretty Bayou, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I split this drive into multiple days?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?