How far is Saint Pete Beach, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Saint Pete Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 250.4 miles (403 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (320 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
250.42 mi
03h 36m
Flight
198.84 mi
320.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.84 mi
Kilometers
320.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.42 mi
Kilometers
403.02 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Pete Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Pete Beach
2026-04-18T17:30
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Pete Beach
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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Saint Pete Beach
125.1 mi
01h 48m
To Hollywood
125.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Saint Pete Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Saturday
Using South Pasadena as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Pete Beach and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Pete Beach and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Gulf Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gulf Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pinellas Bayway

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Pinellas Bayway

  3. 3

    Continue on Pinellas Bayway

    1140 ft · 22 sec · Pinellas Bayway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Pete Beach 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
18 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 84%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 5%
Pinellas Bayway
6.45 mi · 3%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
01h 48m from Saint Pete Beach
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Pete Beach and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Pete Beach to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (403 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.1 miles from Saint Pete Beach and 125.3 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (320 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.67 one way or $73.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Pete Beach and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Pete Beach and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 198.84 mi (320.01 km).

Saint Pete Beach

#1 Saint Pete Beach

City in Florida, USA

Population9,529
Coordinates27.7253100, -82.7412100
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Gulf Boulevard (-82.741378, 27.725262)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.45 L · about $36.67
Round trip
$73.34
17.68 gal · 66.9 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.67 $73.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.63 $81.26
Premium $4.90 $43.28 $86.56
Diesel $4.35 $38.45 $76.91

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Pete Beach and Hollywood. The current time is 17:30:17.

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.