How far is Hollywood, FL from Dade City, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Dade City, FL is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
249.42 mi
05h 07m
Flight
205.57 mi
330.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.57 mi
Kilometers
330.83 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.42 mi
Kilometers
401.41 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dade City
Tue, Jun 2, 3:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Tue, Jun 2, 8:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-06-02T10:08
Arrive Dade City
Tue, Jun 2, 3:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Hollywood
124.8 mi
02h 33m
To Dade City
124.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Dade City.

  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

    125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bartow Road

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Bartow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Florida Avenue

    25.5 mi · 36 min · North Florida Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dade City

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 7th Street

    44 m · 2 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto 7th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Meridian Avenue

    2183 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 14th Street

    16 m · 2 sec · 14th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 14th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 50%
US 441
62.4 mi · 25%
North Florida Avenue
26.6 mi · 11%
I 95 North
15.8 mi · 6%
Bartow Road
11.9 mi · 5%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 33m from Hollywood
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Mostly Cloudy near Dade City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Dade City?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.4 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Hollywood and 124.6 miles from Dade City.

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

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.50 one way or $73.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollywood and Mostly Cloudy near Dade City.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Dade City. Straight-line distance: 205.57 mi (330.83 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Dade City

#2 Dade City

County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,338
Coordinates28.3647200, -82.1959200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Dade City (-82.19592, 28.36472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.32 L · about $36.50
Round trip
$73.00
17.6 gal · 66.64 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.50 $73.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.44 $80.89
Premium $4.90 $43.08 $86.17
Diesel $4.35 $38.28 $76.56

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Dade City. The current time is 10:08:59.

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.