How far is Melbourne Beach, FL from Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Melbourne Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melbourne Beach and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melbourne Beach and Hollywood.
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Start on the route
5 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
44 m · 8 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Oak Street
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Continue on South Miramar Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Miramar Avenue
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Fifth Avenue
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Continue on Melbourne Causeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway
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Continue on Strawbridge Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue
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Continue on New Haven Avenue
1589 ft · 39 sec · New Haven Avenue
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Turn left onto South Babcock Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street
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Continue on Babcock Street Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Malabar Road
2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
892 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami
2299 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 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 Melbourne Beach and Hollywood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Melbourne Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Hollywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melbourne Beach to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Port Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Melbourne Beach and 80.7 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Melbourne Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Salerno.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melbourne Beach and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 144.36 mi (232.33 km).
#1 Melbourne Beach
Town in Florida
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 28.0683500, -80.5603300 |
| 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 (-80.14949, 26.0112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.24 | $52.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.96 | $55.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
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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