How far is Hollywood, FL from Shady Hills, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Shady Hills, FL is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m 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
299.83 mi
05h 40m
Flight
221.57 mi
356.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.57 mi
Kilometers
356.58 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.83 mi
Kilometers
482.53 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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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 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shady Hills
Sun, Apr 26, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sun, Apr 26, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-25T19:25
Arrive Shady Hills
Sun, Apr 26, 1:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:40 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
Suncoast Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Hollywood
150.1 mi
02h 50m
To Shady Hills
149.8 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Shady Hills.

  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

    254.9 mi · 4 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West

    559 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Road 56

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 54

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Road 52

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Road 52

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Shady Hills Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Shady Hills Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bosley Drive

    2562 ft · 2 min · Bosley Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Monteverde Drive

    1323 ft · 60 sec · Monteverde Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dalberg Drive

    42 m · 6 sec · Dalberg Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dalberg Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
267 mi · 89%
Land O' Lakes Boulevard
9.89 mi · 3%
Shady Hills Road
5.68 mi · 2%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 1%
State Road 54
4.35 mi · 1%
State Road 52
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

255 mi · 04h 34m

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
05h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.2 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suncoast Estates
02h 50m from Hollywood
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Sunny near Shady Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Shady Hills?

The road trip is about 299.8 miles (482.5 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Suncoast Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Hollywood and 149.8 miles from Shady Hills.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.89 one way or $87.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Suncoast Estates

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

4 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

38 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

96 mi away
1993 Main Street
RAIL

Sebring

97 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Shady Hills. Straight-line distance: 221.57 mi (356.58 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Shady Hills

#2 Shady Hills

Census designated place

Population11,523
Coordinates28.4100000, -82.5428800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Shady Hills (-82.54288, 28.41)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.05 L · about $43.89
Round trip
$87.77
21.16 gal · 80.1 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.89 $87.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.63 $97.25
Premium $4.90 $51.80 $103.60
Diesel $4.35 $46.02 $92.05

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Shady Hills. The current time is 19:25:04.

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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.