How far is Placid Lakes, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Placid Lakes, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.76 mi
02h 56m
Flight
115.14 mi
185.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.14 mi
Kilometers
185.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.76 mi
Kilometers
223.32 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sun, May 31, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Placid Lakes
Sun, May 31, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Placid Lakes
2026-05-30T22:20
Arrive Hollywood
Sun, May 31, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Placid Lakes
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
South Bay
FL

City in Florida, United States

From Placid Lakes
69.5 mi
01h 28m
To Hollywood
69.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Placid Lakes and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Placid Lakes and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Kingfisher Avenue Northwest

    122 m · 23 sec · Kingfisher Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stinson Street Northwest

    89 m · 14 sec · Stinson Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wildcat Street Northwest

    12 m · 6 sec · Wildcat Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sabre Street

    90 m · 15 sec · Sabre Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Gulfstream Avenue Northwest

    881 ft · 44 sec · Gulfstream Avenue Northwest

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tobler Boulevard Northwest

    2214 ft · 2 min · Tobler Boulevard Northwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    34.3 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1177 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.1 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    40.1 mi · 48 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Placid Lakes and Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Avenue
75 mi · 54%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 9%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 3%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
Tobler Boulevard Northwest
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Avenue

Continue straight

40.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
115.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bay
01h 28m from Placid Lakes
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Placid Lakes and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Placid Lakes to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

South Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Placid Lakes and 69.3 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Placid Lakes and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near South Bay

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

65 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

66 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

66 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

71 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Placid Lakes and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 115.14 mi (185.3 km).

Placid Lakes

#1 Placid Lakes

City in United States of America

Population3,716
Coordinates27.2414400, -81.4070200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Placid Lakes (-81.40702, 27.24144)
End: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.52 $45.04
Premium $4.90 $23.99 $47.98
Diesel $4.35 $21.32 $42.63

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Placid Lakes and Hollywood. The current time is 22:20:39.

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.