How far is Holmes Beach, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Holmes Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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
235.77 mi
04h 27m
Flight
188.38 mi
303.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.38 mi
Kilometers
303.17 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.77 mi
Kilometers
379.43 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Fri, Apr 24, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Holmes Beach
Fri, Apr 24, 4:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmes Beach
2026-04-24T07:08
Arrive Hollywood
Fri, Apr 24, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmes Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Holmes Beach
117.9 mi
02h 13m
To Hollywood
117.9 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holmes Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
84°F
Friday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holmes Beach and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Gulf Drive

    635 ft · 22 sec · Gulf Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Manatee Avenue

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Manatee Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 15th Street West

    96 m · 9 sec · 15th Street West

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on 6th Avenue West

    1.3 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue West

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue East

    2475 ft · 1 min · 6th Avenue East

  6. 6

    Continue on 7th Avenue East

    1166 ft · 30 sec · 7th Avenue East

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Manatee Avenue East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manatee Avenue East

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 64 East

    3 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 64 East
205 mi · 87%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 5%
Manatee Avenue
8.31 mi · 4%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
Manatee Avenue East
1.65 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 64 East

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
188.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
02h 13m from Holmes Beach
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holmes Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holmes Beach to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Holmes Beach and 117.9 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.51 one way or $69.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holmes Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmes Beach and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 188.38 mi (303.17 km).

Holmes Beach

#1 Holmes Beach

City in Manatee County, Florida, United States of America

Population4,304
Coordinates27.4953200, -82.7109300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmes Beach (-82.71093, 27.49532)
End: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.49 L · about $34.51
Round trip
$69.02
16.64 gal · 62.98 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.51 $69.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.24 $76.48
Premium $4.90 $40.73 $81.47
Diesel $4.35 $36.19 $72.38

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Holmes Beach and Hollywood. The current time is 07:08:05.

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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.