How far is Hollywood, FL from Elfers, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Elfers, FL is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
283.56 mi
05h 24m
Flight
219.66 mi
353.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.66 mi
Kilometers
353.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.56 mi
Kilometers
456.34 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elfers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Elfers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
141.9 mi
02h 42m
To Elfers
141.7 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

    1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 34th Street North

    2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 19 North

    9.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19 North

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Seville Boulevard, Gulf To Bay

    556 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1947 ft · 50 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward US 19 North

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 19 North

    2.9 mi · 4 min · US Highway 19 North

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Enterprise Road

    862 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight toward US 19 North

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Road 54

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road 54

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 54

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
221 mi · 78%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 7%
US 19 North
13.8 mi · 5%
US Highway 19 North
12 mi · 4%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.8 mi
219.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 42m from Hollywood
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Partly Sunny near Elfers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.3 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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 141.9 miles from Hollywood and 141.7 miles from Elfers.

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

The direct path is about 219.7 miles (353.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.52 one way or $83.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Partly Sunny near Elfers.

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 Elfers. Straight-line distance: 219.66 mi (353.51 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Elfers

Census designated place

Population13,986
Coordinates28.2166800, -82.7223200
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Elfers (-82.72232, 28.21668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.88 L · about $41.52
Round trip
$83.04
20.02 gal · 75.76 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.52 $83.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.01 $92.01
Premium $4.90 $49.01 $98.02
Diesel $4.35 $43.54 $87.09

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 Elfers. The current time is 22:43:26.

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.