How far is Brandon, FL from Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Brandon, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Hollywood.
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Start on West Brandon Boulevard
684 ft · 12 sec · West Brandon Boulevard
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Take the exit left
53 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto West Brandon Boulevard
19.8 mi · 26 min · West Brandon Boulevard
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Continue on Canal Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · Canal Street
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive
2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
2031 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue straight
119 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Hollywood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brandon 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 Brandon to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Brandon and 142.3 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.4 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.16 one way or $76.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brandon and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 187.14 mi (301.18 km).
#1 Brandon
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.
| Population | 48,859 |
| Coordinates | 27.9378000, -82.2859200 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollywood
A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 154,611 |
| Coordinates | 26.0112000, -80.1494900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $38.16 | $76.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.28 | $84.57 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.04 | $90.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.02 | $80.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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