How far is Pretty Bayou, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Pretty Bayou, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 565.8 miles (910.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 444.8 miles (715.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
565.77 mi
10h 39m
Flight
444.76 mi
715.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
444.76 mi
Kilometers
715.77 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
565.77 mi
Kilometers
910.52 km
Drive Time
10h 39m

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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 10h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Fri, May 29, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Pretty Bayou
Sat, May 30, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pretty Bayou
2026-05-29T11:25
Arrive Hollywood
Fri, May 29, 10:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
10h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:39 PM to 7:09 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pretty Bayou
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Pretty Bayou
283.1 mi
05h 19m
To Hollywood
282.7 mi
05h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pretty Bayou and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pretty Bayou and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on West 27th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · West 27th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frankford Avenue

    2585 ft · 1 min · Frankford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 23rd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West 23rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    113 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pretty Bayou and Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 22%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 21%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
West 23rd Street
25.5 mi · 5%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 3%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121 mi
444.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
05h 19m from Pretty Bayou
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pretty Bayou and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pretty Bayou to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 565.8 miles (910.5 km) and usually takes 10h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.1 miles from Pretty Bayou and 282.7 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 444.8 miles (715.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 121 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.79 one way or $165.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pretty Bayou and Hollywood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pretty Bayou and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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 Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pretty Bayou and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 444.76 mi (715.77 km).

Pretty Bayou

#1 Pretty Bayou

Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida

Population3,206
Coordinates30.1965900, -85.6966000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Pretty Bayou (-85.6966, 30.19659)
End: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 911 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.96 gal
75.57 L · about $82.79
Round trip
$165.59
39.92 gal · 151.14 L
Estimated CO2
177.4 kg one way
Round trip: 354.8 kg / 782 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $82.79 $165.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $91.74 $183.47
Premium $4.90 $97.72 $195.45
Diesel $4.35 $86.83 $173.65

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pretty Bayou, FL and Hollywood, FL. The current time in Pretty Bayou is 11:25:16, although it is 12:25:16 in Hollywood.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.