Hollywood, FL to Springfield, FL is 564 miles and takes about 10h 35m via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, and I 10, with a fuel budget near $86 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive stays within Florida, taking you through diverse landscapes as you head north. Given the 10+ hour estimated drive time, planning for at least two days is a smart move to avoid fatigue. It's a substantial trip across the state, so be prepared for a full day of driving or break it up into more manageable segments.
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
282 miles from Hollywood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 10m into the drive
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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
20 mi
25m
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi
23m
I 95
15.1 mi
17m
Transmitter Road
4.1 mi
7m
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
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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 Springfield, 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
122 mi·2 hr 10 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 174Toward FL 12: Gretna, GreensboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
366 ft·11 sec
Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro
22
Turn straight onto FL 12
2.4 mi·3 min·Greensboro Highway
23
Continue on FL 12
0.6 mi·1 min·Selman Street
24
Turn left onto FL 12
0.4 mi·57 sec·Green Avenue
25
Continue on FL 12
18 mi·23 min·Bristol Highway
26
At end of road, turn right onto FL 20
28 mi·39 min·FL 20
27
Turn left onto US 231
20 mi·25 min·US 231
28
Turn left onto Transmitter Road
4.1 mi·7 min·Transmitter Road
29
Turn right onto FL 22
0.2 mi·27 sec·East 3rd Street
30
Arrive at destination
FL 22
Trip Plan
With a duration of over 10 hours, this route is best tackled over two days. Aim to start early on your first day to cover a good portion of the 564 miles, perhaps around 6-7 hours of driving. Utilize the three planned stops to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 240.6-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. Breaking the drive near the halfway point will make the second day much more relaxed.
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 282 miles from Hollywood, FL, or about 5h 10m 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 124 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 282 miles or 5h 10m 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 282 miles or 5h 10m
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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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 282 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Springfield, FL
Aim for roughly 282 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 124 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.
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.
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
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
$87.22 one way
$174.44 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg197 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$95.52
$191.05
premium
$4.63
$102.72
$205.44
diesel
$5.60
$124.32
$248.65
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
$87
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$234–$344
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 197.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
169.2
2
$59.22
$27.07
Efficient EV
141
1
$49.35
$22.56
EV Truck/SUV
225.6
2
$78.96
$36.10
Gas CO2
197 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (66% 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 Aug 28, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, FL
Late night
in Hollywood on Wednesday
Local time
2:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 9 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:43PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Springfield, FL
Late night
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
1:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:43PM 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
7 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 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 94% of this trip on highways, meaning it's predominantly a high-speed cruise. The longest continuous stretch without a significant change in road type is 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. Expect a relatively uninterrupted drive until you get closer to your destination, where the highway density may decrease. The transition from limited-access highways to surface roads will be gradual as you approach Springfield.
94% 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: 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 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 25 significant decision points across 564 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
234 ft9 ft
Total Climb
281 ft
Total Descent
260 ft
Highest Point
234 ft
~483.4 mi in
Elevation Range
224 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 Springfield, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.
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
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 282 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 Springfield, 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.6 hours each way, a round trip means 21.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Springfield, FL before the return drive.
