How far is Tarpon Springs, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Tarpon Springs, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
280.39 mi
04h 11m
Flight
217.9 mi
350.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.9 mi
Kilometers
350.68 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.39 mi
Kilometers
451.24 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Tarpon Springs
Tue, May 5, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarpon Springs
2026-05-05T00:47
Arrive Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tarpon Springs
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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Tarpon Springs
139.2 mi
02h 05m
To Hollywood
141.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Tarpon Springs and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tarpon Springs and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on West Tarpon Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Tarpon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 19

    18.5 mi · 26 min · US Highway 19

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 19 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 19 North

  4. 4

    Continue on 34th Street North

    2973 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 54th Avenue North

    1.4 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarpon Springs 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 75%
US Highway 19
18.5 mi · 7%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 4%
I 275 South
10.6 mi · 4%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
217.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 05m from Tarpon Springs
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Tarpon Springs and 141.1 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tarpon Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarpon Springs and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 217.9 mi (350.68 km).

Tarpon Springs

#1 Tarpon Springs

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States

Population25,624
Coordinates28.1461200, -82.7567700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Tarpon Avenue (-82.756769, 28.14623)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.45 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
19.78 gal · 74.9 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.45 $90.91
Premium $4.90 $48.42 $96.84
Diesel $4.35 $43.02 $86.04

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 Tarpon Springs and Hollywood. The current time is 00:47:01.

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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.