How far is Hollywood, FL from Cheval, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Cheval, FL is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
282.41 mi
05h 21m
Flight
207.3 mi
333.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.3 mi
Kilometers
333.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.41 mi
Kilometers
454.49 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheval
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Cheval
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:18 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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Hollywood
141.3 mi
02h 40m
To Cheval
141.1 mi
02h 40m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Cheval.

  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

    236 mi · 4 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 618 Toll West, Selmon Expressway West: Tampa, Port of Tampa

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Lee Roy Selmon Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa International Airport

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Ocala

    2963 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Bearss Avenue

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Bearss Avenue

    1663 ft · 36 sec · East Bearss Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Bearss Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Bearss Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Ehrlich Road

    155 m · 13 sec · Ehrlich Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Zambito Road

    1942 ft · 45 sec · Zambito Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Dale Mabry Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Dale Mabry Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cheval Boulevard

    2123 ft · 2 min · Cheval Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Cheval Boulevard

    1.5 km · 4 min · Cheval Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Biarritz Avenue

    1281 ft · 1 min · Biarritz Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Place Marquette

    81 m · 12 sec · Place Marquette

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Place Marquette

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
248 mi · 88%
I 275 North
8.56 mi · 3%
Lee Roy Selmon Expressway
5.62 mi · 2%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 2%
North Dale Mabry Highway
3.66 mi · 1%
West Bearss Avenue
2.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
207.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 40m from Hollywood
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Cheval.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Cheval?

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.5 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Hollywood and 141.1 miles from Cheval.

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

The direct path is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.31 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Cheval.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Cheval. Straight-line distance: 207.3 mi (333.62 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cheval

#2 Cheval

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population10,702
Coordinates28.1486200, -82.5145400
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Cheval (-82.51454, 28.14862)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.72 L · about $41.31
Round trip
$82.63
19.92 gal · 75.44 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.31 $82.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.78 $91.55
Premium $4.90 $48.76 $97.53
Diesel $4.35 $43.33 $86.65

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 Cheval. The current time is 00:20:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.