How far is Hollywood, FL from Kathleen, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Kathleen, FL is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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
227.56 mi
04h 37m
Flight
185.83 mi
299.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.83 mi
Kilometers
299.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.56 mi
Kilometers
366.23 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kathleen
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 16, 11:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-16T02:22
Arrive Kathleen
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Hollywood
113.9 mi
02h 18m
To Kathleen
113.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 19 min · Bartow Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kathleen Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Kathleen Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kathleen Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 55%
US 441
62.4 mi · 27%
I 95 North
15.8 mi · 7%
Bartow Road
12.3 mi · 5%
Kathleen Road
6.51 mi · 3%
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
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
02h 18m from Hollywood
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Sunny near Kathleen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.9 miles from Hollywood and 113.6 miles from Kathleen.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 $33.31 one way or $66.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hollywood and Sunny near Kathleen.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Kathleen. Straight-line distance: 185.83 mi (299.07 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kathleen

Census designated place

Population6,332
Coordinates28.1208500, -82.0231400
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Kathleen (-82.02314, 28.12085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.4 L · about $33.31
Round trip
$66.62
16.06 gal · 60.8 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.31 $66.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.91 $73.81
Premium $4.90 $39.31 $78.63
Diesel $4.35 $34.93 $69.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Kathleen. The current time is 02:22:36.

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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.