How far is Apollo Beach, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Apollo Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
248.46 mi
03h 47m
Flight
184.87 mi
297.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.87 mi
Kilometers
297.52 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.46 mi
Kilometers
399.85 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Apollo Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apollo Beach
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apollo Beach
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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Apollo Beach
125.5 mi
01h 53m
To Hollywood
123 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Apollo Beach and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairway Boulevard

    596 ft · 26 sec · Fairway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Apollo Beach Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Apollo Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tamiami Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Tamiami Trail

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Big Bend Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Big Bend Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward South I 75: Naples

    3138 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    45.8 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South I 75
228 mi · 92%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 5%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail
1.75 mi · 1%
Big Bend Road
1.43 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

South I 75

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
184.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 53m from Apollo Beach
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apollo Beach and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Apollo Beach to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Apollo Beach and 123 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.38 one way or $72.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apollo Beach and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apollo Beach and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 184.87 mi (297.52 km).

Apollo Beach

#1 Apollo Beach

Census designated place

Population14,055
Coordinates27.7730800, -82.4075900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairway Boulevard (-82.407066, 27.772904)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.19 L · about $36.38
Round trip
$72.76
17.54 gal · 66.38 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.38 $72.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.31 $80.61
Premium $4.90 $42.94 $85.88
Diesel $4.35 $38.15 $76.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Apollo Beach and Hollywood. The current time is 23:05:52.

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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.