How far is Hollywood, FL from Wesley Chapel, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to Wesley Chapel, FL is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
280.91 mi
05h 07m
Flight
204.08 mi
328.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.08 mi
Kilometers
328.44 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.91 mi
Kilometers
452.08 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wesley Chapel
Mon, May 25, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Mon, May 25, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-05-24T21:43
Arrive Wesley Chapel
Mon, May 25, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:46 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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Hollywood
140.6 mi
02h 33m
To Wesley Chapel
140.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and Wesley Chapel.

  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

    260.3 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 54, FL 54: Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel

    1477 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 54 East: Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel

    92 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Wesley Chapel Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Shelley Drive

    141 m · 22 sec · Shelley Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Benjamin Drive

    60 m · 9 sec · Benjamin Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benjamin Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
272 mi · 97%
I 95 North
4.38 mi · 2%
Wesley Chapel Boulevard
1.63 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.18 mi
I 595 West
0.85 mi
CR 54
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

260 mi · 04h 40m

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.8 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 33m from Hollywood
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hollywood and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Wesley Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to Wesley Chapel?

The road trip is about 280.9 miles (452.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from Hollywood and 140.4 miles from Wesley Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.11 one way or $82.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hollywood and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Wesley Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and Wesley Chapel. Straight-line distance: 204.08 mi (328.44 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Wesley Chapel

#2 Wesley Chapel

Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida

Population44,092
Coordinates28.2397300, -82.3278700
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: Wesley Chapel (-82.32787, 28.23973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.52 L · about $41.11
Round trip
$82.21
19.82 gal · 75.04 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.11 $82.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.55 $91.09
Premium $4.90 $48.52 $97.04
Diesel $4.35 $43.11 $86.22

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and Wesley Chapel. The current time is 21:43:42.

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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.