How far is Hollywood, FL from Cocoa Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Cocoa Beach, FL is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
180.19 mi
03h 31m
Flight
162.04 mi
260.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.04 mi
Kilometers
260.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.19 mi
Kilometers
289.98 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cocoa Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Cocoa Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 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
North River Shores
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Hollywood
90.3 mi
01h 45m
To Cocoa Beach
89.9 mi
01h 45m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Cocoa Beach.

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

    538 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    657 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 404: Satellite Beach, Pineda Causeway, Patrick Space Force Base

    1941 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pineda Causeway

    7 mi · 11 min · Pineda Causeway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue

    7.5 mi · 13 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    35 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.7 mi · 47%
I 95 North
75.5 mi · 42%
South Atlantic Avenue
7.47 mi · 4%
Pineda Causeway
6.96 mi · 4%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 33m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North River Shores
01h 45m from Hollywood
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Cocoa Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Cocoa Beach?

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Hollywood and 89.9 miles from Cocoa Beach.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North River Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North River Shores, 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 North River Shores.

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Okeechobee

56 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

60 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

87 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

101 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Cocoa Beach. Straight-line distance: 162.04 mi (260.78 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cocoa Beach

#2 Cocoa Beach

City in Florida

Population11,649
Coordinates28.3205500, -80.6092200
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Cocoa Beach (-80.60922, 28.32055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $26.38
Round trip
$52.76
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.38 $52.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.23 $58.46
Premium $4.90 $31.14 $62.28
Diesel $4.35 $27.67 $55.33

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 Cocoa Beach. The current time is 00:37:11.

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.