How far is South Bradenton, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from South Bradenton, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.2 mi
03h 30m
Flight
180.51 mi
290.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.51 mi
Kilometers
290.51 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.2 mi
Kilometers
364.03 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in South Bradenton
Tue, May 5, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bradenton
2026-05-05T04:05
Arrive Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bradenton
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
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From South Bradenton
112.8 mi
01h 45m
To Hollywood
113.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between South Bradenton and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bradenton and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 20th Street West

    44 m · 8 sec · 20th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cortez Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cortez Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto 44th Avenue

    2207 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto 301 Boulevard East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East

  6. 6

    Continue on 15th Street East

    1259 ft · 27 sec · 15th Street East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East

    5.1 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bradenton 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
199 mi · 88%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 5%
53rd Avenue East
5.06 mi · 2%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
301 Boulevard East
1.07 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
180.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
01h 45m from South Bradenton
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving South Bradenton and 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 South Bradenton to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from South Bradenton and 113.5 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 180.5 miles (290.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.10 one way or $66.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around South Bradenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bonita Springs, 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 Bonita Springs.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bradenton and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 180.51 mi (290.51 km).

South Bradenton

#1 South Bradenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population22,178
Coordinates27.4631000, -82.5817600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.581722, 27.463049)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $33.10
Round trip
$66.20
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.10 $66.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.68 $73.35
Premium $4.90 $39.07 $78.14
Diesel $4.35 $34.71 $69.43

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between South Bradenton and Hollywood. The current time is 04:05:06.

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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.