How far is Hollywood, FL from Margate, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Margate, FL is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
21.11 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.5 mi
26.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.5 mi
Kilometers
26.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.97 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margate
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Margate
Thu, Apr 23, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lazy Lake
FL

Human settlement in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

From Hollywood
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Margate
10.5 mi
00h 15m

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
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard

    2127 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 870 West: Commercial Boulevard, Stadium

    144 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    1339 ft · 35 sec · West Commercial Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Powerline Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Powerline Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    773 ft · 22 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

    2611 ft · 48 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Lyons Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lyons Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Road 7

    2169 ft · 52 sec · State Road 7

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Margate Boulevard

    817 ft · 32 sec · Margate Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Margate Boulevard

    30 m · 3 sec · Margate Boulevard

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Margate Boulevard

    742 ft · 23 sec · Margate Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East River Drive

    29 m · 3 sec · East River Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
12 mi · 57%
Northwest 62nd Street
1.37 mi · 6%
West Atlantic Boulevard
1.22 mi · 6%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 6%
South Lyons Road
1.11 mi · 5%
Northwest 31st Avenue
1.05 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lazy Lake
00h 15m from Hollywood
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hollywood and Partly Sunny near Margate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lazy Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Hollywood and 10.5 miles from Margate.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lazy Lake

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 Lazy Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 13.7 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 Lazy Lake.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

5 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

16 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

18 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

34 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Margate. Straight-line distance: 16.5 mi (26.56 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Margate

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population58,734
Coordinates26.2445300, -80.2064400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.07
Round trip
$6.14
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.07 $6.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.90 $3.62 $7.25
Diesel $4.35 $3.22 $6.44

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 Margate. The current time is 03:45:16.

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.