How far is Fort Myers Beach, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Myers Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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
142.42 mi
02h 22m
Flight
115.69 mi
186.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.69 mi
Kilometers
186.19 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.42 mi
Kilometers
229.21 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Myers Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Myers Beach
2026-04-18T09:44
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Myers Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Fort Myers Beach
66.6 mi
01h 11m
To Hollywood
75.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Fort Myers Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Saturday
Using Sanibel as the closest live forecast in the Lee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Myers Beach and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Carolina Avenue

    600 ft · 29 sec · Carolina Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Estero Boulevard

    7 mi · 18 min · Estero Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Bonita Beach Causeway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Causeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonita Beach Cswy

    700 ft · 14 sec · Bonita Beach Cswy

  5. 5

    Continue on Hickory Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hickory Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Bonita Beach Road Southwest

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Road Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Bonita Beach Road Southeast

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Bonita Beach Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Miami

    2118 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Myers 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
97.1 mi · 68%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 9%
Estero Boulevard
6.96 mi · 5%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 3%
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
3.34 mi · 2%
Bonita Beach Road Southwest
2.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 11m from Fort Myers Beach
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Myers Beach and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Myers Beach to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Fort Myers Beach and 75.8 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Myers Beach and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Myers Beach and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 115.69 mi (186.19 km).

Fort Myers Beach

#1 Fort Myers Beach

Town of the United States

Population7,117
Coordinates26.4527100, -81.9501100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Carolina Avenue (-81.949656, 26.452716)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.65
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.82 $41.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.07 $46.14
Premium $4.90 $24.58 $49.16
Diesel $4.35 $21.84 $43.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Myers Beach and Hollywood. The current time is 09:44:17.

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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.