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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
289.97 mi
04h 13m
Flight
251 mi
403.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251 mi
Kilometers
403.95 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.97 mi
Kilometers
466.66 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Wed, Apr 22, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in Ocala
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocala
2026-04-22T13:02
Arrive Hollywood
Wed, Apr 22, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocala
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Ocala
143.7 mi
02h 06m
To Hollywood
146.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Silver Springs Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Silver Springs Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1816 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  5. 5

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

    1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 41%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 41%
I 75 South
23.7 mi · 8%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 5%
West Silver Springs Boulevard
2.72 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 06m from Ocala
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocala and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 251 mi (403.95 km).

Ocala

#1 Ocala

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

Population61,669
Coordinates29.1872000, -82.1400900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Silver Springs Boulevard (-82.140089, 29.187151)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.73 L · about $42.43
Round trip
$84.87
20.46 gal · 77.46 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ocala and Hollywood. The current time is 13:02:55.

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.