How far is Lakeland Highlands, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeland Highlands, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
213.07 mi
03h 47m
Flight
174.39 mi
280.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.39 mi
Kilometers
280.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.07 mi
Kilometers
342.9 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Fri, Apr 17, 2:49 PM EDT
Return by in Lakeland Highlands
Fri, Apr 17, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeland Highlands
2026-04-17T11:02
Arrive Hollywood
Fri, Apr 17, 2:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeland Highlands
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Lakeland Highlands
108.6 mi
01h 53m
To Hollywood
104.5 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland Highlands and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Scott Lake Road

    2673 ft · 1 min · Scott Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boy Scout Ranch Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Boy Scout Ranch Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bartow Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bartow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 59%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 29%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 7%
Boy Scout Ranch Road
4.8 mi · 2%
Bartow Road
3.19 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 16m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 53m from Lakeland Highlands
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lakeland Highlands 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 Lakeland Highlands to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Lakeland Highlands and 104.5 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lakeland Highlands and Mostly Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

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

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Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland Highlands and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 174.39 mi (280.66 km).

Lakeland Highlands

#1 Lakeland Highlands

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population11,056
Coordinates27.9597500, -81.9500800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Scott Lake Road (-81.950543, 27.959762)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.39
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.19 $62.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.56 $69.12
Premium $4.90 $36.82 $73.64
Diesel $4.35 $32.71 $65.42

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeland Highlands and Hollywood. The current time is 11:02:39.

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.