How far is Hollywood, FL from Placid Lakes, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Placid Lakes, FL is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.63 mi
02h 55m
Flight
115.14 mi
185.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.14 mi
Kilometers
185.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.63 mi
Kilometers
223.1 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Placid Lakes
Sun, May 31, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sun, May 31, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-30T23:41
Arrive Placid Lakes
Sun, May 31, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
South Bay
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Hollywood
69.4 mi
01h 27m
To Placid Lakes
69.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Placid Lakes.

  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

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    44.5 mi · 54 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Tobler Boulevard Northwest

    2214 ft · 2 min · Tobler Boulevard Northwest

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gulfstream Avenue Northwest

    881 ft · 44 sec · Gulfstream Avenue Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sabre Street

    90 m · 14 sec · Sabre Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wildcat Street Northwest

    12 m · 6 sec · Wildcat Street Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Stinson Street Northwest

    89 m · 15 sec · Stinson Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kingfisher Avenue Northwest

    122 m · 18 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
108 mi · 78%
Port Everglades Expressway
16.5 mi · 12%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
2.13 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
I 595 West
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Continue straight

62.2 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bay
01h 27m from Hollywood
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Placid Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Placid Lakes?

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

South Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Hollywood and 69.2 miles from Placid Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollywood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Placid Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near South Bay

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

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

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West Palm Beach

65 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

66 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

66 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

71 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Placid Lakes. Straight-line distance: 115.14 mi (185.3 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Placid Lakes

#2 Placid Lakes

City in United States of America

Population3,716
Coordinates27.2414400, -81.4070200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Placid Lakes (-81.40702, 27.24144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.52 L · about $20.28
Round trip
$40.57
9.78 gal · 37.04 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.28 $40.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.47 $44.95
Premium $4.90 $23.94 $47.88
Diesel $4.35 $21.27 $42.54

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Placid Lakes. The current time is 23:41:57.

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.