How far is Hollywood, FL from Gulfport, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Gulfport, FL is about 249 miles (400.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
249.07 mi
04h 35m
Flight
197.93 mi
318.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.93 mi
Kilometers
318.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.07 mi
Kilometers
400.84 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gulfport
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Wed, May 13, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-12T20:05
Arrive Gulfport
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Hollywood
124.6 mi
02h 17m
To Gulfport
124.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 26th Avenue South

    757 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 26th Avenue South

    917 ft · 23 sec · 26th Avenue South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 34th Street South

    1278 ft · 26 sec · 34th Street South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 22nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 22nd Avenue South

  19. 19

    Continue on Gulfport Boulevard South

    1203 ft · 29 sec · Gulfport Boulevard South

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulfport Boulevard South

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
221 mi · 89%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.3 mi · 5%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 2%
22nd Avenue South
1.26 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi
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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
197.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 17m from Hollywood
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249 miles (400.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 124.6 miles from Hollywood and 124.5 miles from Gulfport.

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

The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.46 one way or $72.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollywood and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Gulfport.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Gulfport. Straight-line distance: 197.93 mi (318.53 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Gulfport

City in Pinellas County, Florida

Population12,285
Coordinates27.7483600, -82.7034300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Gulfport (-82.70343, 27.74836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
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
8.79 gal
33.27 L · about $36.46
Round trip
$72.92
17.58 gal · 66.54 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.46 $72.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.40 $80.80
Premium $4.90 $43.04 $86.07
Diesel $4.35 $38.24 $76.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Gulfport. The current time is 20:05:02.

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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.