How far is Hollywood, FL from Bee Ridge, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Bee Ridge, FL is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
208.45 mi
03h 50m
Flight
168.69 mi
271.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.69 mi
Kilometers
271.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.45 mi
Kilometers
335.47 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bee Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-23T06:53
Arrive Bee Ridge
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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

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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From Hollywood
104.3 mi
01h 55m
To Bee Ridge
104.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Bee Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Bee Ridge.

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia

    2160 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 72 West

    143 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Clark Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clark Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Honore Avenue

    2655 ft · 53 sec · Honore Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · Honore Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    2664 ft · 55 sec · Honore Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Proctor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Proctor Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Proctor Road

    70 m · 17 sec · Proctor Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Proctor Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Bee Ridge.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
198 mi · 95%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
Proctor Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Honore Avenue
1.02 mi
Clark Road
1 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

186 mi · 03h 20m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
168.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
01h 55m from Hollywood
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hollywood and Partly Sunny near Bee Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Bee Ridge?

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Hollywood and 104.2 miles from Bee Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.49 one way or $60.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hollywood and Partly Sunny near Bee Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Bee Ridge. Straight-line distance: 168.69 mi (271.48 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Bee Ridge

#2 Bee Ridge

Census designated place

Population9,598
Coordinates27.2839400, -82.4806500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Bee Ridge (-82.48065, 27.28394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.84 L · about $30.49
Round trip
$60.98
14.7 gal · 55.68 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.49 $60.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.78 $67.56
Premium $4.90 $35.99 $71.97
Diesel $4.35 $31.97 $63.94

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 Hollywood and Bee Ridge. The current time is 06:53:24.

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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.