How far is Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL from Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Hollywood.
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Start on Ocean Drive
815 ft · 27 sec · Ocean Drive
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Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
3.2 mi · 7 min · Commercial Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
2031 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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Continue straight
119 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Hollywood.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Broward Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and 8.7 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Broward Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broward Estates.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.79 km).
#1 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 26.1920300, -80.0964300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollywood
A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 154,611 |
| Coordinates | 26.0112000, -80.1494900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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