How far is Hollywood, FL from South Sarasota, FL?
The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to South Sarasota, FL is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.5 miles (276 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and South Sarasota.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and South Sarasota.
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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
186.4 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 72: Siesta Key, Arcadia
2160 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 72 West
143 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Clark Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Clark Road
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Continue on Stickney Point Road
575 ft · 15 sec · Stickney Point Road
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Turn right onto Swift Road
1 mi · 2 min · Swift Road
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Turn left onto Proctor Road
1 mi · 2 min · Proctor Road
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Turn right onto South Tamiami Trail
1174 ft · 30 sec · South Tamiami Trail
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Continue on South Tamiami Trail
689 ft · 24 sec · South Tamiami Trail
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Turn right onto Fiesta Drive
770 ft · 34 sec · Fiesta Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fiesta Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and South Sarasota.
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
186 mi · 03h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Hollywood and Sunny near South Sarasota.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to South Sarasota?
The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Hollywood and 105.9 miles from South Sarasota.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.5 miles (276 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.03 one way or $62.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollywood and Sunny near South Sarasota.
Stop Ideas Near Vineyards
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 Vineyards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and South Sarasota. Straight-line distance: 171.52 mi (276.04 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 South Sarasota
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 4,950 |
| Coordinates | 27.2861600, -82.5328800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Sarasota (-82.53288, 27.28616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $31.03 | $62.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.38 | $68.76 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.54 | $65.08 |
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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