How far is Hollywood, FL from Saint James City, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Saint James City, FL is about 167 miles (268.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
167.05 mi
03h 27m
Flight
124.16 mi
199.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.16 mi
Kilometers
199.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.05 mi
Kilometers
268.84 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint James City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-18T20:31
Arrive Saint James City
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Orangetree
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Hollywood
83.5 mi
01h 43m
To Saint James City
83.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Saint James City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Saint James City.

  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

    116.9 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    118 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Colonial Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Colonial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Colonial Boulevard

    2736 ft · 52 sec · Colonial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Midpoint Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Midpoint Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1 mi · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest Pine Island Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Pine Island Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pine Island Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Pine Island Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Stringfellow Road

    7.9 mi · 19 min · Stringfellow Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Oleander Street

    2162 ft · 1 min · Oleander Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    975 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Poinciana Avenue

    95 m · 14 sec · Poinciana Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poinciana Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Saint James City.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
129 mi · 77%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
9.76 mi · 6%
Stringfellow Road
7.9 mi · 5%
Colonial Boulevard
6.09 mi · 4%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 3%
Pine Island Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 05m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
124.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
01h 43m from Hollywood
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hollywood and Sunny near Saint James City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Saint James City?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Hollywood and 83.5 miles from Saint James City.

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

The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollywood and Sunny near Saint James City.

Stop Ideas Near Orangetree

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

52 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Saint James City. Straight-line distance: 124.16 mi (199.82 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Saint James City

#2 Saint James City

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population3,784
Coordinates26.4975800, -82.0784300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Saint James City (-82.07843, 26.49758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.31 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.86
11.78 gal · 44.62 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.43 $48.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.07 $54.14
Premium $4.90 $28.84 $57.67
Diesel $4.35 $25.62 $51.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Saint James City. The current time is 20:31:23.

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.