Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12h 4m
Distance
661.7 mi
1,065 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$102
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Myrtle Grove, FL
Amber Costello
Hollywood, FL
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Myrtle Grove to Hollywood is 661.7 miles and takes about 12h 4m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $101 and an overnight stay recommended. This long-haul drive crosses the state of Florida, moving from one region of the state to another. With a highway share of 98%, you'll spend most of your time on major interstates. Given the 12-hour duration, breaking this trip into two days is a practical choice 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
330.8 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6h 2m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 240.6 mi | 4h 19m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 95 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| West Fairfield Drive | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 92 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,272 veh/hr typical · worst 1,814
Quietest
2 AM
~154 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Grove, FL and Hollywood, FL.
Start on this road
At end of road, turn right
Turn left onto FL 298
Turn left onto North 57th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto FL 727
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 295
Turn right onto FL 291
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto SR 814
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto SR 820
Continue on SR 820
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820
Arrive at destination
With a drive time exceeding 12 hours, this trip is best split over two days. Consider departing early on your first day to cover about half the distance, aiming for a stop around the halfway point. The total fuel cost is estimated at $101, so plan your fuel stops accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 282.9-mile stretch on I 10, as services can be spaced out.
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.
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 330.8 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 330.8 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Myrtle Grove, 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 Myrtle Grove, FL
Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hollywood, FL
Aim for roughly 331 miles and 6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
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 Orlando, FLNight 1
331 mi · about 6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 331 miles or 6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 146 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 330.8 miles from Myrtle Grove, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 661.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$102.33 one way
$204.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $112.07 | $224.14 |
| premium | $4.63 | $120.51 | $241.03 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $145.86 | $291.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.84
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
$102
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$249–$359
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 231.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $69 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 198.5 | 2 | $69.48 | $31.76 |
| Efficient EV | 165.4 | 1 | $57.90 | $26.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 264.7 | 3 | $92.64 | $42.35 |
Gas CO2
232 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Myrtle Grove on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Hollywood on Tuesday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This route is primarily highway driving, with 98% of the 661.7 miles on interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10 before transitioning to Florida's Turnpike and I 75. Expect a high volume of exits for much of the drive, especially as you get closer to the southern Florida urban areas.
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 9.6 miles in.
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 23 significant decision points across 661.7 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 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 401.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 641.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
201 ft
Total Descent
237 ft
Highest Point
162 ft
~285.2 mi in
Elevation Range
153 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Myrtle Grove, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
Orlando
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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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