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

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Avon Park, FL is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.09 mi
03h 25m
Flight
137.8 mi
221.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
163.09 mi
Kilometers
262.47 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Fri, Apr 17, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-17T04:59
Arrive Avon Park
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
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
Harlem
FL

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

From Hollywood
81.6 mi
01h 42m
To Avon Park
81.5 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
90°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Boulevard

    66 m · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    1852 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1728 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    51 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    918 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2908 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Street

    107 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
139 mi · 85%
Port Everglades Expressway
16.5 mi · 10%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 3%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
I 595 West
0.85 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Continue straight

62.2 mi · 01h 17m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
137.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harlem
01h 42m from Hollywood
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Avon Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Avon Park?

The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Hollywood and 81.5 miles from Avon Park.

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 25.3 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hollywood and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Avon Park.

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 Hollywood and Avon Park. Straight-line distance: 137.8 mi (221.76 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,086
Coordinates27.5958700, -81.5061900
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Avon Park (-81.50619, 27.59587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $23.89
Round trip
$47.78
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.89 $47.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.47 $52.95
Premium $4.90 $28.20 $56.40
Diesel $4.35 $25.06 $50.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Avon Park. The current time is 04:59:26.

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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.