How far is Avon Park, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.54 mi
02h 51m
Flight
137.8 mi
221.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.8 mi
Kilometers
221.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.54 mi
Kilometers
263.2 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sun, May 31, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Sun, May 31, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-05-30T21:13
Arrive Hollywood
Sun, May 31, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Harlem
FL

A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Avon Park
81.7 mi
01h 25m
To Hollywood
81.8 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    105 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    55.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
128 mi · 78%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 8%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 3%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 3%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
SR 820
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

55.1 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
01h 25m from Avon Park
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avon Park 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 Avon Park to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Avon Park and 81.8 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avon Park and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Harlem

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

58 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

88 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

91 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

93 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 137.8 mi (221.76 km).

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#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-81.50619, 27.595875)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.85 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.87
11.54 gal · 43.7 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.93 $47.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.52 $53.04
Premium $4.90 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $4.35 $25.10 $50.20

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Hollywood. The current time is 21:13:14.

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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.