How far is Ocala, FL from Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Ocala, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 290 miles (466.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (404 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ocala and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ocala and Hollywood.
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Start on West Silver Springs Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1816 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 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 Ocala 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
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
241 mi · 04h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ocala 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 Ocala to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 290 miles (466.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.7 miles from Ocala and 146.3 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251 miles (404 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.43 one way or $84.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ocala and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ocala and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 251 mi (403.95 km).
#1 Ocala
The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.
| Population | 61,669 |
| Coordinates | 29.1872000, -82.1400900 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $42.43 | $84.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.02 | $94.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $50.09 | $100.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
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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