How far is Hollywood, FL from Lecanto, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Lecanto, FL is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
286.83 mi
05h 24m
Flight
243.04 mi
391.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.04 mi
Kilometers
391.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.83 mi
Kilometers
461.61 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lecanto
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Lecanto
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Hollywood
143.6 mi
02h 42m
To Lecanto
143.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    15 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Gulf to Lake Highway

    74 m · 21 sec · Gulf to Lake Highway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gulf to Lake Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
241 mi · 84%
I 95 North
15.8 mi · 6%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi
FL 44
1.01 mi
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 20m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
243 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 42m from Hollywood
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Lecanto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.8 miles (461.6 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Hollywood and 143.2 miles from Lecanto.

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

The direct path is about 243 miles (391.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.98 one way or $83.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Lecanto. Straight-line distance: 243.04 mi (391.13 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Lecanto

Census designated place

Population5,882
Coordinates28.8516500, -82.4876000
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Lecanto (-82.4876, 28.85165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.12 gal
38.31 L · about $41.98
Round trip
$83.96
20.24 gal · 76.62 L
Estimated CO2
89.9 kg one way
Round trip: 179.9 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.98 $83.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.51 $93.02
Premium $4.90 $49.55 $99.10
Diesel $4.35 $44.02 $88.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Lecanto. The current time is 00:06:27.

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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.