How far is Hollywood, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.33 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.24 mi
51.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.24 mi
Kilometers
51.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.33 mi
Kilometers
60.07 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes by the Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Lakes by the Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Miami
FL

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

From Hollywood
18.7 mi
00h 30m
To Lakes by the Bay
18.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Lakes by the Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Lakes by the Bay.

  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

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ludlam Road

    2393 ft · 1 min · Ludlam Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest 67th Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 67th Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Old Cutler Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    140 m · 9 sec · Old Cutler Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road

    48 m · 3 sec · Old Cutler Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cutler Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Cutler Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 85th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest 85th Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street

    57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest 210th Street

    81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Lakes by the Bay.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.5 mi · 58%
Old Cutler Road
5.06 mi · 14%
South Dixie Highway
4.19 mi · 11%
Southwest 67th Avenue
3.05 mi · 8%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.26 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
0.88 mi · 2%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
00h 30m from Hollywood
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Lakes by the Bay?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Hollywood and 18.6 miles from Lakes by the Bay.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

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 Miami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 12.9 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 4.1 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miami City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Miami City Hall

Miami , FL
3500 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133
Rating 4.3/5 31 reviews City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

11 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

26 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

61 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 32.24 mi (51.88 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lakes by the Bay

#2 Lakes by the Bay

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,422
Coordinates25.5723300, -80.3253300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $4.90 $6.46 $12.93
Diesel $4.35 $5.74 $11.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Lakes by the Bay. The current time is 07:06:03.

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.