How far is Fort Walton Beach, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Walton Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 630.9 miles (1015.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 497.7 miles (800.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
630.95 mi
09h 08m
Flight
497.69 mi
800.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
497.69 mi
Kilometers
800.95 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
630.95 mi
Kilometers
1015.42 km
Drive Time
09h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Walton Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Walton Beach
2026-04-18T19:29
Arrive Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:08 PM to 5:38 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Walton Beach
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Micanopy
FL

Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Fort Walton Beach
312.6 mi
04h 34m
To Hollywood
318.3 mi
04h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Walton Beach and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Walton Beach and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Hummingbird Avenue Northwest

    47 m · 9 sec · Hummingbird Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Street Northwest

    1153 ft · 56 sec · Williams Street Northwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beal Parkway Northwest

    806 ft · 28 sec · Beal Parkway Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Yacht Club Drive

    1687 ft · 41 sec · Yacht Club Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eglin Parkway Northeast

    7 mi · 12 min · Eglin Parkway Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Eglin Parkway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Eglin Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Government Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Government Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Partin Drive

    17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Walton Beach and Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
227 mi · 36%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 17%
North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 3%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.2 mi
497.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micanopy
04h 34m from Fort Walton Beach
Leave By
5:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Walton Beach and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Walton Beach to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 630.9 miles (1015.4 km) and usually takes 09h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 312.6 miles from Fort Walton Beach and 318.3 miles from Hollywood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 497.7 miles (800.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $92.33 one way or $184.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Walton Beach and Hollywood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Walton Beach and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Micanopy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Micanopy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Micanopy.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

17 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

34 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

64 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Walton Beach and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 497.69 mi (800.95 km).

Fort Walton Beach

#1 Fort Walton Beach

City in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

Population22,396
Coordinates30.4205900, -86.6170700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hummingbird Avenue Northwest (-86.61732, 30.420593)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1015 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.26 gal
84.28 L · about $92.33
Round trip
$184.67
44.52 gal · 168.56 L
Estimated CO2
197.8 kg one way
Round trip: 395.6 kg / 872 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $92.33 $184.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $102.31 $204.61
Premium $4.90 $108.98 $217.97
Diesel $4.35 $96.83 $193.66

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Walton Beach, FL and Hollywood, FL. The current time in Fort Walton Beach is 19:29:23, although it is 20:29:23 in Hollywood.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.