How far is Hollywood, FL from Leisure City, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Leisure City, FL is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
49.78 mi
01h 05m
Flight
39.66 mi
63.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.66 mi
Kilometers
63.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.11 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leisure City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-19T07:02
Arrive Leisure City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Virginia Gardens
FL

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

From Hollywood
24.9 mi
00h 32m
To Leisure City
24.9 mi
00h 32m

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
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Leisure City.

  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

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    699 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 West

    976 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Palmetto Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Don Shula Expressway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Don Shula Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive

    1465 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 288th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue

    1628 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harding Lane

    49 m · 5 sec · Harding Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11.7 mi · 24%
Palmetto Expressway
11.5 mi · 23%
Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 18%
Don Shula Expressway
7.49 mi · 15%
I 95 South
6.54 mi · 13%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Virginia Gardens
00h 32m from Hollywood
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Leisure City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Leisure City?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Virginia Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Hollywood and 24.9 miles from Leisure City.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Leisure City.

Stop Ideas Near Virginia Gardens

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 Virginia Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.6 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 13.5 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 13.5 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
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virginia Gardens.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

6 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

26 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

37 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

59 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Leisure City. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.83 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Leisure City

#2 Leisure City

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population22,655
Coordinates25.4953900, -80.4292200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Leisure City (-80.42922, 25.49539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.09 $16.18
Premium $4.90 $8.62 $17.23
Diesel $4.35 $7.66 $15.31

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 Leisure City. The current time is 07:02:21.

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.