How far is Hollywood, FL from Princeton, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Princeton, FL is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.66 mi
01h 02m
Flight
36.44 mi
58.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.44 mi
Kilometers
58.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.66 mi
Kilometers
73.49 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Tue, Nov 10, 2:13 AM EST
Return by in Hollywood
Tue, Nov 10, 3:16 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-11-10T01:11
Arrive Princeton
Tue, Nov 10, 2:13 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
9:30 PM EST
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
22.9 mi
00h 31m
To Princeton
22.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Caribbean Boulevard, Southwest 211th Street

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southland Mall

    42 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Caribbean Boulevard

    1239 ft · 39 sec · Caribbean Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 134th Avenue

    107 m · 12 sec · Southwest 134th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    81 m · 22 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    61 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palmetto Expressway
11.5 mi · 25%
Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 20%
Don Shula Expressway
7.49 mi · 16%
I 95 South
6.54 mi · 14%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
4.47 mi · 10%
South Dixie Highway
3.83 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Express Lanes

Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

9.1 mi · 00h 10m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Virginia Gardens
00h 31m from Hollywood
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 22.9 miles from Hollywood and 22.8 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Princeton.

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.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.8 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 11.5 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 11.5 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

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 Princeton. Straight-line distance: 36.44 mi (58.64 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 Princeton

Princeton is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates25.5384400, -80.4089400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Princeton (-80.40894, 25.53844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.12
Round trip
$12.25
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $6.12 $12.25
Mid-grade $4.29 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.63 $7.46 $14.92
Diesel $5.90 $9.50 $19.00

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Princeton. The current time is 01:11:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.