How far is Hollywood, FL from Valparaiso, FL?
The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Valparaiso, FL is about 614.8 miles (989.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 495.9 miles (798 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hollywood and Valparaiso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Valparaiso.
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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
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West
538 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando
657 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
2019 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Aurora Street
1989 ft · 2 min · Aurora Street
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Turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway
887 ft · 23 sec · Valparaiso Parkway
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Turn right onto Nordberg Avenue
751 ft · 35 sec · Nordberg Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
39 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hollywood and Valparaiso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Valparaiso?
The road trip is about 614.8 miles (989.4 km) and usually takes 11h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307.6 miles from Hollywood and 307.2 miles from Valparaiso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 495.9 miles (798 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $89.97 one way or $179.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hollywood and Valparaiso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollywood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 495.85 mi (798 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 Valparaiso
City in Florida
| Population | 5,848 |
| Coordinates | 30.5085300, -86.5027300 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-86.50273, 30.50853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 989 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 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 | $89.97 | $179.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $99.69 | $199.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $106.19 | $212.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $94.35 | $188.70 |
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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