How far is Kendall, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Kendall, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.01 mi
00h 46m
Flight
25.2 mi
40.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.73 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Fri, May 1, 5:07 PM EDT
Return by in Kendall
Fri, May 1, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kendall
2026-05-01T16:21
Arrive Hollywood
Fri, May 1, 5:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kendall
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
El Portal
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

From Kendall
14.6 mi
00h 23m
To Hollywood
19.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Dixie Highway

    4 m · 2 sec · South Dixie Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 98th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Southwest 98th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    8.2 mi · 15 min · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    15 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

    2711 ft · 51 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
19.4 mi · 57%
South Dixie Highway
8.25 mi · 24%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.12 mi · 3%
SR 820
0.37 mi · 1%
Southwest 98th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right

15 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Portal
00h 23m from Kendall
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kendall and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Kendall and 19.4 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kendall and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near El Portal

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around El Portal and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Portal.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

17 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

29 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

52 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kendall and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 25.2 mi (40.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Kendall

A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population75,371
Coordinates25.6792700, -80.3172700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-80.317291, 25.679281)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.03
Premium $4.90 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $4.35 $5.22 $10.44

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Kendall and Hollywood. The current time is 16:21:24.

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.