How far is Hollywood, FL from Melbourne, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Melbourne, FL is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
157.69 mi
03h 05m
Flight
145.95 mi
234.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.95 mi
Kilometers
234.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.69 mi
Kilometers
253.78 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melbourne
Tue, Apr 28, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Tue, Apr 28, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-28T10:27
Arrive Melbourne
Tue, Apr 28, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 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
Port Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Hollywood
79 mi
01h 32m
To Melbourne
78.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 FL 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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    44 mi · 47 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  24. 24

    Continue on South Babcock Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Fee Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Fee Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Waverly Place

    693 ft · 31 sec · Waverly Place

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Place

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.7 mi · 54%
I 95 North
60.2 mi · 38%
Babcock Street Northeast
3.04 mi · 2%
South Babcock Street
2.75 mi · 2%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 33m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
01h 32m from Hollywood
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Hollywood and 78.6 miles from Melbourne.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

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

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

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West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 145.95 mi (234.88 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Melbourne

The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida.

Population83,376
Coordinates28.0836300, -80.6081100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Melbourne (-80.60811, 28.08363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $23.06
Round trip
$46.13
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.06 $46.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.55 $51.11
Premium $4.90 $27.22 $54.44
Diesel $4.35 $24.19 $48.37

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Melbourne. The current time is 10:27:50.

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.