Origin
Quincy, FL
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, FL
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, FL and Hollywood, FL.
Start on West Crawford Street
Turn left onto South Ward Street
Turn right onto US 90; FL 12; FL 267
Continue on US 90
Take the ramp
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
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Quincy, 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 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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
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, FLNight 1
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 hotelsA short stop after about 107 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor 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.
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.
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
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
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
$77.21 one way
$154.43 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Quincy on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Orlando
Quincy is a city in Middle Florida.
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).
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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