How far is Desoto Lakes, FL from Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Desoto Lakes, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 217.5 miles (350 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Desoto Lakes and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Desoto Lakes and Hollywood.
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Start on 42nd Street
1594 ft · 1 min · 42nd Street
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Turn left onto Hauri Road
1287 ft · 59 sec · Hauri Road
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Turn right onto 47th Street
54 m · 13 sec · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Habana Drive
1534 ft · 1 min · Habana Drive
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Turn right onto Tampico Drive
69 m · 14 sec · Tampico Drive
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Turn left onto San Jose Drive
1432 ft · 1 min · San Jose Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto DeSoto Road
1591 ft · 42 sec · DeSoto Road
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Continue on Longwood Run Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Longwood Run Boulevard
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Turn right onto University Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · University Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 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 Desoto Lakes and Hollywood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Desoto Lakes and Sunny near Hollywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Desoto Lakes to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Desoto Lakes and 108.7 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.82 one way or $63.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Desoto Lakes and Sunny near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Vineyards
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 Vineyards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Desoto Lakes and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 172.34 mi (277.36 km).
#1 Desoto Lakes
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 27.3714300, -82.4898200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 (-80.14949, 26.0112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $31.82 | $63.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.55 | $75.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.36 | $66.73 |
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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