How far is Gulf Breeze, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Gulf Breeze, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 662.1 miles (1065.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 522 miles (840 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
662.09 mi
09h 58m
Flight
521.96 mi
840.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
521.96 mi
Kilometers
840.01 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
662.09 mi
Kilometers
1065.53 km
Drive Time
09h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Gulf Breeze
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Breeze
2026-04-18T16:30
Arrive Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:59 PM to 6:29 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
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Breeze
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
Alachua
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Gulf Breeze
330.1 mi
04h 59m
To Hollywood
332.1 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°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 Gulf Breeze and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Breeze and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    274 mi · 4 hr 54 min

  8. 8

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Breeze 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
274 mi · 41%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 18%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 2%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 54m

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 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+140.1 mi
522 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
04h 59m from Gulf Breeze
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gulf Breeze and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Breeze to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 662.1 miles (1065.5 km) and usually takes 09h 58m 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?

Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 330.1 miles from Gulf Breeze and 332.1 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 522 miles (840 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.1 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 $96.90 one way or $193.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 207.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gulf Breeze 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 Gulf Breeze and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Alachua

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alachua, 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 Alachua.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

15 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

25 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

68 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

77 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Breeze and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 521.96 mi (840.01 km).

Gulf Breeze

#1 Gulf Breeze

City in Florida, USA

Population7,075
Coordinates30.3571400, -87.1638600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.163906, 30.357141)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1066 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.36 gal
88.44 L · about $96.90
Round trip
$193.79
46.72 gal · 176.88 L
Estimated CO2
207.6 kg one way
Round trip: 415.2 kg / 915 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $96.90 $193.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $107.36 $214.73
Premium $4.90 $114.37 $228.74
Diesel $4.35 $101.62 $203.23

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Gulf Breeze, FL and Hollywood, FL. The current time in Gulf Breeze is 16:30:04, although it is 17:30:04 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.