How far is Alachua, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Alachua, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.58 mi
05h 01m
Flight
293.41 mi
472.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
293.41 mi
Kilometers
472.19 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.58 mi
Kilometers
543.29 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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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 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Fri, May 22, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Alachua
Fri, May 22, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alachua
2026-05-22T01:56
Arrive Hollywood
Fri, May 22, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alachua
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Alachua
165.3 mi
02h 30m
To Hollywood
172.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Boulevard

    141 m · 23 sec · Palmetto Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue

    1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Creek Drive

    2013 ft · 2 min · Creek Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Palmetto Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard

    744 ft · 39 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · ML King Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 43rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest 34th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest 34th Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 34th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road

    1379 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Williston Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 59 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 Alachua 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 36%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 36%
I 75 South
55.4 mi · 16%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 5%
Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi · 1%
Southwest 34th Street
3.3 mi · 1%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
293.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
02h 30m from Alachua
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alachua and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km) and usually takes 05h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Alachua and 172.2 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 293.4 miles (472.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.40 one way or $98.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alachua and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alachua and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 293.41 mi (472.19 km).

Alachua

#1 Alachua

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

Population9,916
Coordinates29.7516300, -82.4248300
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmetto Boulevard (-82.420079, 29.751737)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.09 L · about $49.40
Round trip
$98.81
23.82 gal · 90.18 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $49.40 $98.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.74 $109.48
Premium $4.90 $58.31 $116.62
Diesel $4.35 $51.81 $103.62

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Alachua and Hollywood. The current time is 01:56:12.

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.