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

The driving distance from South Venice, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
200.07 mi
03h 04m
Flight
157.97 mi
254.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.97 mi
Kilometers
254.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.07 mi
Kilometers
321.98 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in South Venice
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Venice
2026-04-18T14:43
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Venice
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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From South Venice
99.9 mi
01h 32m
To Hollywood
100.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
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 South Venice and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Hudson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sterling Road

    1507 ft · 1 min · Sterling Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Baffin Road

    1 km · 2 min · West Baffin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tamiami Trail

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tamiami Trail

    2802 ft · 57 sec · Tamiami Trail

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    531 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    65 m · 4 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2107 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    174.1 mi · 3 hr 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Venice 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
174 mi · 87%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 6%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
Jacaranda Boulevard
4.36 mi · 2%
Tamiami Trail
1.24 mi · 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

174 mi · 03h 07m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
01h 32m from South Venice
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Venice and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from South Venice and 100.2 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.28 one way or $58.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Venice and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Venice and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 157.97 mi (254.23 km).

South Venice

#1 South Venice

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population13,949
Coordinates27.0531100, -82.4242600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Road (-82.423967, 27.052971)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $29.28
Round trip
$58.57
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.28 $58.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.45 $64.90
Premium $4.90 $34.57 $69.13
Diesel $4.35 $30.71 $61.42

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 South Venice and Hollywood. The current time is 14:43:28.

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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.