How far is Safety Harbor, FL from Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Safety Harbor, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Safety Harbor and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Safety Harbor and Hollywood.
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Start on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto McMullen Booth Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.5 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Gateway Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Saint Petersburg
2637 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 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 Safety Harbor 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.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Safety Harbor and Sunny near Hollywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Safety Harbor to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Safety Harbor and 134.2 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.24 one way or $78.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Safety Harbor and Sunny near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Safety Harbor and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 207.9 mi (334.59 km).
#1 Safety Harbor
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
| Population | 17,964 |
| Coordinates | 27.9908500, -82.6931600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.32 | $92.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.15 | $82.30 |
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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