How far is Hollywood, FL from Thonotosassa, FL?
The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Thonotosassa, FL is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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 04h 54m.
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 Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Thonotosassa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Thonotosassa.
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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
241.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
2988 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 579: Mango, Thonotosassa
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Thonotosassa.
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
241 mi · 04h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hollywood and Partly Sunny near Thonotosassa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Thonotosassa?
The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Hollywood and 133.1 miles from Thonotosassa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 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 7:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.99 one way or $77.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hollywood and Partly Sunny near Thonotosassa.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Thonotosassa. Straight-line distance: 193.95 mi (312.13 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 Thonotosassa
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 13,014 |
| Coordinates | 28.0614100, -82.3023100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thonotosassa (-82.30231, 28.06141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $38.99 | $77.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.02 | $92.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.89 | $81.78 |
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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