How far is Hollywood, FL from West Melbourne, FL?

The driving distance from Hollywood, FL to West Melbourne, FL is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.34 mi
02h 59m
Flight
145.71 mi
234.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.71 mi
Kilometers
234.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.34 mi
Kilometers
251.6 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollywood
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollywood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From Hollywood
78.4 mi
01h 29m
To West Melbourne
78 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood and West Melbourne.

  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

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard West

    538 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2098 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    750 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Miami, Orlando

    657 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    46.9 mi · 50 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 516: Palm Bay, Palm Bay Road

    1754 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    1421 ft · 29 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Henry Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Henry Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.7 mi · 54%
I 95 North
63.2 mi · 40%
Hollywood Boulevard
3.82 mi · 2%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.31 mi · 1%
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
FL 70
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
145.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
01h 29m from Hollywood
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hollywood and Sunny near West Melbourne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hollywood to West Melbourne?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Hollywood and 78 miles from West Melbourne.

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

The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hollywood and Sunny near West Melbourne.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollywood and West Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 145.71 mi (234.49 km).

Hollywood

#1 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
West Melbourne

#2 West Melbourne

City in Florida, United States of America

Population26,761
Coordinates28.0716800, -80.6533900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)
End: West Melbourne (-80.65339, 28.07168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $22.90
Round trip
$45.79
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.90 $45.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.37 $50.74
Premium $4.90 $27.03 $54.05
Diesel $4.35 $24.01 $48.02

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollywood and West Melbourne. The current time is 07:17:05.

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.