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
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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
Traffic on I-10
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,553 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,110
Quietest
2 AM
~176 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Quincy, FL and Hollywood, FL.
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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 CityUse 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 296AToward 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 328Toward Florida's Turnpike South, OrlandoUse the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse 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 20Toward SR 820: Hollywood BoulevardUse 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.
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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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
$73.43 one way
$146.87 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg170 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$80.58
$161.15
premium
$4.55
$86.90
$173.80
diesel
$4.80
$91.60
$183.19
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
$73
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
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, 2026-07-13.
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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Quincy, FL
Morning
in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
WNW 0 to 10 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Hollywood, FL
Morning
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
S 6 to 9 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer 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.
More Details
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 Effort8/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
205 ft9 ft
Total Climb
28 ft
Total Descent
224 ft
Highest Point
205 ft
Elevation Range
196 ft
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.
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 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.
Yes — we found about 47 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 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. There are 47 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
