How far is Hollywood, FL from Pensacola, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Pensacola, FL is about 657.7 miles (1058.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 527 miles (848.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
657.73 mi
11h 54m
Flight
527.04 mi
848.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
527.04 mi
Kilometers
848.19 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
657.73 mi
Kilometers
1058.52 km
Drive Time
11h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Hollywood
Mon, Apr 20, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-19T04:29
Arrive Pensacola
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
11h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:55 PM to 6:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
8:00 PM EDT
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 Hollywood
329 mi
05h 57m
To Pensacola
328.7 mi
05h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Pensacola.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Pensacola.

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Boulevard

    66 m · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    1852 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

    538 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    657 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Cervantes Street

    2120 ft · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Cervantes Street

    805 ft · 20 sec · East Cervantes Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Cervantes Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Pensacola.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
348 mi · 53%
I 10 West
284 mi · 43%
I 95 North
15.8 mi · 2%
Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
4.86 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

283 mi · 05h 04m

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
11h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+130.7 mi
527 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alachua
05h 57m from Hollywood
Leave By
12:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Pensacola?

The road trip is about 657.7 miles (1058.5 km) and usually takes 11h 54m 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 329 miles from Hollywood and 328.7 miles from Pensacola.

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

The direct path is about 527 miles (848.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 130.7 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 EDT. 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 $96.28 one way or $192.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pensacola.

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 Hollywood and Pensacola. Straight-line distance: 527.04 mi (848.19 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Pensacola

#2 Pensacola

The most populous city in Escambia County, Florida.

Population53,142
Coordinates30.4213100, -87.2169100
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Pensacola (-87.21691, 30.42131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1059 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.21 gal
87.86 L · about $96.28
Round trip
$192.55
46.42 gal · 175.72 L
Estimated CO2
206.3 kg one way
Round trip: 412.5 kg / 909 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $96.28 $192.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $106.67 $213.35
Premium $4.90 $113.64 $227.27
Diesel $4.35 $100.96 $201.93

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 Hollywood, FL and Pensacola, FL. The current time in Hollywood is 04:29:38, although it is 03:29:38 in Pensacola.

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.