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Trip from Quincy, FL to Hollywood, FL

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

Drive Time

8h 53m

Distance

485.1 mi

781 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 45m ★
6 AM
8h 53m
8 AM
9h 9m
10 AM
8h 59m
12 PM
8h 57m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 8m
8 PM
8h 48m

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

city in and county seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States

Quincy, FL

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Trip Overview

This 485.1-mile journey from Quincy, FL to Hollywood, FL will take approximately 8 hours and 53 minutes of driving time. With a highway share of 96%, this is a predominantly highway-focused drive, making it feasible to complete in a single day if you're up for it, though splitting it over 2 days is also recommended for a more relaxed pace. You'll be navigating primarily on Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $77. This route keeps you within the state of Florida, traversing different regions as you head south.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

242.6 miles from Quincy, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 240.6 mi 4h 19m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
I 10 104.1 mi 1h 51m
I 95 15.1 mi 17m
Blue Star Highway 7.5 mi 9m
West Jefferson Street 4.9 mi 7m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Hollywood Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 240.6 mi, about 4h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Crawford Street

212 ft · 14 sec · West Crawford Street
2

Turn left onto South Ward Street

368 ft · 18 sec · South Ward Street
3

Turn right onto US 90; FL 12; FL 267

4.9 mi · 7 min · West Jefferson Street
4

Continue on US 90

7.5 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Lake City Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 10

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
8

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

241 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Florida's Turnpike
Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

251 ft · 15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
12

Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
14

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
15

Turn left onto SR 814

497 ft · 16 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
17

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto SR 820

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on SR 820

391 ft · 5 sec · SR 820
21

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820

0.5 mi · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22

Arrive at destination

SR 820

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 485.1-mile trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With a total duration of nearly 9 hours, planning for at least 2 stops is advisable for fuel, rest, and a meal. Given the significant stretch on Florida's Turnpike, be mindful of toll costs and ensure you have a compatible payment method. If you choose to split the drive over 2 days, aiming for roughly the halfway point will break up the 240.6-mile longest stretch on the Turnpike.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 242.6 miles from Quincy, FL, or about 4h 25m 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 107 miles or 2h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 242.6 miles or 4h 25m 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 242.6 miles or 4h 25m

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 7h 42m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Quincy, 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 Quincy, FL

Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hollywood, FL

Aim for roughly 243 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 107 miles from Quincy, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 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.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

243 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, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

243 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Lake City, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bushnell, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 242.6 miles from Quincy, 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

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 243 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 224.5 and 484.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
224.5 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in | Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
8
465.1 mi into trip | ~8h 25m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
6
465.8 mi into trip | ~8h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...
7
483.5 mi into trip | ~8h 50m in

Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20 Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
7
484.6 mi into trip | ~8h 52m in | SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 820 / Hollywood Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$77.21 one way

$154.43 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 170 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $83.99 $167.99
premium $4.72 $90.20 $180.40
diesel $5.61 $107.10 $214.21

Estimated Tolls: $16.84

Florida's Turnpike (240.6 mi) $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

$77

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$224–$334

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 169.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $51 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 145.5 1 $50.94 $23.28
Efficient EV 121.3 1 $42.45 $19.40
EV Truck/SUV 194 2 $67.91 $31.05

Gas CO2

170 kg

EV CO2

57 kg (66% 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

Quincy, FL

Late night in Quincy on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, FL

Late night in Hollywood on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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.

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 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

8h 53m 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?

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused drive, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a chance to settle in for a significant portion of the drive. While primarily interstate driving, the transition between Florida's Turnpike, I-75, and I-10 means you'll experience slight shifts in the road's character and traffic patterns as you progress south through the state. This profile is geared towards covering distance effectively.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 224.5 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 485.1 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 224.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Quincy, FL and Hollywood, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

224.5 mi in | ~4h 6m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

224.5 mi in | ~4h 6m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Quincy, FL

Full guide →

Quincy is a city in Middle Florida.

Arriving 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).

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 243 miles on day one.

Expect about $16.84 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 Hollywood, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 224.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 465.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.9 hours each way, a round trip means 17.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hollywood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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