How far is Hollywood, FL from Midway, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Midway, FL is about 475.3 miles (764.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 405.7 miles (652.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
475.27 mi
08h 40m
Flight
405.67 mi
652.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.67 mi
Kilometers
652.86 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
475.27 mi
Kilometers
764.88 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midway
Tue, May 5, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-05T02:01
Arrive Midway
Tue, May 5, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:41 PM to 4:11 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Howey-in-the-Hills
FL

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

From Hollywood
237.9 mi
04h 20m
To Midway
237.4 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    104 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy

    2371 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy

    130 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    100 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dover Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Dover Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Dover Road

    2537 ft · 48 sec · Dover Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Joyner Road

    654 ft · 29 sec · Joyner Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Joyner Road

    1135 ft · 50 sec · Joyner Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyner Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
348 mi · 73%
I 10 West
104 mi · 22%
I 95 North
15.8 mi · 3%
Blue Star Highway
1.87 mi
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.6 mi
405.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howey-in-the-Hills
04h 20m from Hollywood
Leave By
6:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 475.3 miles (764.9 km) and usually takes 08h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.9 miles from Hollywood and 237.4 miles from Midway.

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

The direct path is about 405.7 miles (652.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.56 one way or $139.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny near Midway.

Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills

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 Howey-in-the-Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

29 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

31 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

43 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

44 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Midway. Straight-line distance: 405.67 mi (652.86 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midway

City in Florida, United States

Population2,956
Coordinates30.4954800, -84.4543500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Midway (-84.45435, 30.49548)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 765 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.77 gal
63.49 L · about $69.56
Round trip
$139.12
33.54 gal · 126.98 L
Estimated CO2
149 kg one way
Round trip: 298.1 kg / 657 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $69.56 $139.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $77.07 $154.15
Premium $4.90 $82.11 $164.21
Diesel $4.35 $72.95 $145.90

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Midway. The current time is 02:01:31.

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.