How far is Hollywood, FL from Kendall, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Kendall, FL is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.33 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.2 mi
40.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.33 mi
Kilometers
47.21 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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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 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kendall
Fri, May 1, 6:08 PM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Fri, May 1, 6:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-01T17:25
Arrive Kendall
Fri, May 1, 6:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
El Portal
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From Hollywood
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To Kendall
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2286 ft · 56 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    1493 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.5 mi · 73%
South Dixie Highway
5.68 mi · 19%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.26 mi · 4%
Dixie Highway
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

21.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Portal
00h 21m from Hollywood
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Kendall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Hollywood and 14.7 miles from Kendall.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near El Portal

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Portal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 9.3 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Portal.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

17 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

29 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

52 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Kendall. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 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 Kendall

A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population75,371
Coordinates25.6792700, -80.3172700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Kendall (-80.31727, 25.67927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.31
Round trip
$8.63
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.31 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.56
Premium $4.90 $5.09 $10.18
Diesel $4.35 $4.52 $9.05

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Kendall. The current time is 17:25:25.

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.