How far is Hollywood, FL from Gibsonton, FL?
The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Gibsonton, FL is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Gibsonton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Gibsonton.
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Start on Hollywood Boulevard
66 m · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1852 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
227.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach, Big Bend Road
2648 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Bend Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road
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Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
723 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tamiami Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Gibsonton.
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
227 mi · 04h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Gibsonton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Gibsonton?
The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Hollywood and 126.3 miles from Gibsonton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.00 one way or $74.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Gibsonton.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Gibsonton. Straight-line distance: 187.41 mi (301.61 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 Gibsonton
Census designated place
| Population | 14,234 |
| Coordinates | 27.8536400, -82.3825900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibsonton (-82.38259, 27.85364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.00 | $81.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.80 | $77.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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