How far is Beacon Square, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Beacon Square, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 282.7 miles (455 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
282.71 mi
05h 22m
Flight
220.75 mi
355.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.75 mi
Kilometers
355.26 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.71 mi
Kilometers
454.97 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Beacon Square
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beacon Square
2026-04-23T08:06
Arrive Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beacon Square
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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Beacon Square
141.5 mi
02h 41m
To Hollywood
141.2 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beacon Square and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Springfield Drive

    103 m · 17 sec · Springfield Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moog Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Moog Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 19

    22.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 19

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  5. 5

    Continue on 34th Street North

    2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beacon Square 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 74%
US Highway 19
22.8 mi · 8%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 4%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 4%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
220.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 41m from Beacon Square
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beacon Square and Mostly Cloudy near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beacon Square to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (455 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Beacon Square and 141.2 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.40 one way or $82.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beacon Square and Mostly Cloudy near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beacon Square and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 220.75 mi (355.26 km).

Beacon Square

#1 Beacon Square

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,224
Coordinates28.2086200, -82.7553800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Beacon Square (-82.75538, 28.20862)
End: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.76 L · about $41.40
Round trip
$82.79
19.96 gal · 75.52 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.40 $82.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.87 $91.74
Premium $4.90 $48.86 $97.72
Diesel $4.35 $43.41 $86.83

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 Beacon Square and Hollywood. The current time is 08:06:23.

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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.