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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on Hollywood Boulevard
66 m · 12 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
1852 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
1728 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
1221 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 595 West
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
254.9 mi · 4 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
559 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 56
1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54
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Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
9.9 mi · 15 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Road 52
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Road 52
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Turn right onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Shady Hills Road
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Turn right onto Bosley Drive
2562 ft · 2 min · Bosley Drive
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Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
1323 ft · 60 sec · Monteverde Drive
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Turn right onto Dalberg Drive
42 m · 6 sec · Dalberg Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suncoast Estates.
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Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Shady Hills. Straight-line distance: 221.57 mi (356.58 km).
#1 Hollywood
A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 154,611 |
| Coordinates | 26.0112000, -80.1494900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shady Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 11,523 |
| Coordinates | 28.4100000, -82.5428800 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shady Hills (-82.54288, 28.41)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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