How far is Hollywood, FL from Venice, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Venice, FL is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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
198.94 mi
03h 43m
Flight
161.08 mi
259.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.08 mi
Kilometers
259.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.94 mi
Kilometers
320.16 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venice
Tue, May 5, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 9:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-05T02:14
Arrive Venice
Tue, May 5, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From Hollywood
99.5 mi
01h 51m
To Venice
99.5 mi
01h 51m

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
Venice Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Tuesday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Venice.

  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

    174.3 mi · 3 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice

    2784 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Venice Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · East Venice Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Venice Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Venice Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Venice Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · East Venice Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Armada Road North

    37 m · 11 sec · Armada Road North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Venice Avenue

    963 ft · 27 sec · West Venice Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Venice Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
186 mi · 94%
East Venice Avenue
4.48 mi · 2%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi · 1%
Jacaranda Boulevard
0.9 mi
I 595 West
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

174 mi · 03h 07m

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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
01h 51m from Hollywood
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Venice?

The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Hollywood and 99.5 miles from Venice.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.12 one way or $58.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 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 Venice.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Golden Gate, 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 Golden Gate.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Venice. Straight-line distance: 161.08 mi (259.23 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Venice

#2 Venice

City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population24,634
Coordinates27.0997800, -82.4542600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Venice (-82.45426, 27.09978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.57 L · about $29.12
Round trip
$58.24
14.04 gal · 53.14 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.12 $58.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.26 $64.53
Premium $4.90 $34.37 $68.74
Diesel $4.35 $30.54 $61.07

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 Venice. The current time is 02:14:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.