How far is Hollywood, FL from The Meadows, FL?
The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to The Meadows, FL is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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 03h 58m.
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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 The Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and The Meadows.
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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
191.2 mi · 3 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 780: Sarasota, St Armads
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 780 West
794 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fruitville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Road
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Turn right onto Honore Avenue
2217 ft · 46 sec · Honore Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · Honore Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Honore Avenue
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Continue on Honore Avenue
156 m · 16 sec · Honore Avenue
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Turn left onto Taywood Meadows
1223 ft · 57 sec · Taywood Meadows
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ringwood Meadows
97 m · 16 sec · Ringwood Meadows
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Exit the roundabout onto Ringwood Meadows
2987 ft · 2 min · Ringwood Meadows
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Turn right onto Waterbridge Down
1029 ft · 45 sec · Waterbridge Down
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Waterbridge Down
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and The Meadows.
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
191 mi · 03h 25m
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 The Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to The Meadows?
The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 107 miles from Hollywood and 106.9 miles from The Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.32 one way or $62.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollywood and Sunny near The Meadows.
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 The Meadows. Straight-line distance: 170.9 mi (275.04 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 The Meadows
Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida
| Population | 3,994 |
| Coordinates | 27.3617100, -82.4689800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Meadows (-82.46898, 27.36171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $31.32 | $62.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.96 | $73.93 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.84 | $65.68 |
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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