How far is Hollywood, FL from South Bradenton, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to South Bradenton, FL is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
225.61 mi
04h 12m
Flight
180.51 mi
290.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.51 mi
Kilometers
290.51 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.61 mi
Kilometers
363.09 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bradenton
Tue, May 5, 9:26 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-05T05:13
Arrive South Bradenton
Tue, May 5, 9:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Hollywood
112.8 mi
02h 06m
To South Bradenton
112.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and South Bradenton.

  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

    198.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Bradenton, Arcadia

    2002 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 70

    1245 ft · 24 sec · State Road 70

  13. 13

    Continue on 53rd Avenue East

    5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 15th Street East

    1437 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street East

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 301 Boulevard East

    1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue East

    1255 ft · 25 sec · 44th Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on 44th Avenue Connector

    576 ft · 13 sec · 44th Avenue Connector

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cortez Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 20th Street West

    44 m · 9 sec · 20th Street West

  20. 20

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
210 mi · 93%
53rd Avenue East
5.25 mi · 2%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
Cortez Road
1.16 mi · 1%
301 Boulevard East
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 33m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
180.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
02h 06m from Hollywood
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near South Bradenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to South Bradenton?

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Hollywood and 112.8 miles from South Bradenton.

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

The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollywood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near South Bradenton.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and South Bradenton. Straight-line distance: 180.51 mi (290.51 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
South Bradenton

#2 South Bradenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population22,178
Coordinates27.4631000, -82.5817600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: South Bradenton (-82.58176, 27.4631)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.14 L · about $33.02
Round trip
$66.04
15.92 gal · 60.28 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.02 $66.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.58 $73.17
Premium $4.90 $38.97 $77.94
Diesel $4.35 $34.63 $69.25

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and South Bradenton. The current time is 05:13:41.

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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.