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

The driving distance from South Highpoint, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
261.83 mi
04h 49m
Flight
205.56 mi
330.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.56 mi
Kilometers
330.81 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.83 mi
Kilometers
421.37 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 30, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in South Highpoint
Thu, Apr 30, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Highpoint
2026-04-29T19:10
Arrive Hollywood
Thu, Apr 30, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Highpoint
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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From South Highpoint
131 mi
02h 24m
To Hollywood
130.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hospic Circle

    33 m · 5 sec · Hospic Circle

  2. 2

    Continue on Tech Data Drive

    646 ft · 30 sec · Tech Data Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bay Vista Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Bay Vista Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    107 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Gateway Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    2637 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Highpoint 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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 80%
I 275 South
14.6 mi · 6%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 5%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
Gateway Expressway
3.41 mi · 1%
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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
205.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 24m from South Highpoint
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving South Highpoint and Mostly Clear near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Highpoint to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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 131 miles from South Highpoint and 130.9 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around South Highpoint and Mostly Clear near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Highpoint and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 205.56 mi (330.81 km).

South Highpoint

#1 South Highpoint

Census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida

Population5,195
Coordinates27.9169700, -82.7128800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: South Highpoint (-82.71288, 27.91697)
End: Hollywood (-80.14949, 26.0112)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.97 L · about $38.33
Round trip
$76.66
18.48 gal · 69.94 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.33 $76.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.47 $84.93
Premium $4.90 $45.24 $90.48
Diesel $4.35 $40.19 $80.39

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between South Highpoint and Hollywood. The current time is 19:10:06.

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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.