How far is Palmetto Bay, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Palmetto Bay, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.29 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.03 mi
46.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.03 mi
Kilometers
46.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.29 mi
Kilometers
68.06 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Palmetto Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmetto Bay
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Hollywood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmetto Bay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Miami
FL

The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.

From Palmetto Bay
16.7 mi
00h 26m
To Hollywood
25.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto Bay and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 160th Street

    11 m · 8 sec · Southwest 160th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 82nd Avenue

    20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue

    2.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Southwest 120th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    38 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway

    8.4 mi · 15 min · South Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    15 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

    2711 ft · 51 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmetto Bay 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
19.4 mi · 46%
South Dixie Highway
9.76 mi · 23%
Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.56 mi · 6%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.12 mi · 3%
SR 820
0.37 mi · 1%
Southwest 120th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Keep slight right

15 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
00h 26m from Palmetto Bay
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Palmetto Bay and 25.6 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto Bay and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Miami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 11.3 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

11 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

26 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

61 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Bay and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 29.03 mi (46.72 km).

Palmetto Bay

#1 Palmetto Bay

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Population24,218
Coordinates25.6217700, -80.3247700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 160th Street (-80.324771, 25.621945)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.36
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.18 $12.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.85 $13.70
Premium $4.90 $7.30 $14.59
Diesel $4.35 $6.48 $12.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmetto Bay and Hollywood. The current time is 07:06:36.

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.