How far is Hollywood, FL from Carrollwood, FL?
The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Carrollwood, FL is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Carrollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Carrollwood.
-
1
Start on Hollywood Boulevard
66 m · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
-
2
Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
-
3
Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1852 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
-
4
Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1728 ft · 42 sec
-
5
Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
1221 ft · 30 sec
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
1.4 km · 2 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
-
10
Merge slight left
236 mi · 4 hr 14 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa
2.4 mi · 3 min
-
12
Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport
1.5 mi · 3 min
-
14
Merge slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Ocala
2963 ft · 1 min
-
16
Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward Bird Street, Waters Avenue
604 ft · 17 sec
-
18
Continue on North Lamar Avenue
990 ft · 27 sec · North Lamar Avenue
-
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Waters Avenue
1316 ft · 30 sec · East Waters Avenue
-
20
Turn right onto North Florida Avenue
2729 ft · 53 sec · North Florida Avenue
-
21
Turn left onto West Busch Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Busch Boulevard
-
22
Turn right onto Orange Grove Road
1049 ft · 30 sec · Orange Grove Road
-
23
Continue on Orange Grove Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Orange Grove Drive
-
24
Turn right onto Carrollwood Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Carrollwood Drive
-
25
Continue on Carrollwood Drive
1178 ft · 40 sec · Carrollwood Drive
-
26
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carrollwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Carrollwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
236 mi · 04h 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Hollywood and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Carrollwood?
The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Hollywood and 137 miles from Carrollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hollywood and Partly Cloudy near Carrollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
Fort Myers, Florida
Port Charlotte, Florida
Sebring
Sarasota, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Carrollwood. Straight-line distance: 201.6 mi (324.44 km).
#1 Hollywood
A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 154,611 |
| Coordinates | 26.0112000, -80.1494900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0500200, -82.4928700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollwood (-82.49287, 28.05002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 441 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $37.07 | $74.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $41.77 | $83.55 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $45.09 | $90.18 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $57.45 | $114.90 |
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 · Nov 06, 2026