How far is Tavares, FL from Hollywood, FL?
Fastest route
The distance from Tavares, Florida 32778 to Hollywood, Florida is approximately 249 miles (400 kilometers). The recommended route is via Florida's Tpke and I-95 S, which takes approximately 3 hours and 59 minutes. This route includes tolls.
Directions
- 🚗 Get on FL-453 from Old US Hwy 441 and FL-46 E.
- 🛣️ Head east on E Alfred St toward N Disston Ave.
- 🛣️ Continue onto Old US Hwy 441.
- ➡️ Turn right onto N Highland St.
- 🛣️ Use the right lane to take the FL-453 S ramp to FL-429/Orlando/Daytona Beach (Toll road).
- 🛣️ Follow Florida's Tpke and I-95 S to FL-820 E/Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood. Take exit 20 from I-95 S (Toll road).
- 🛣️ Use any lane to turn left onto FL-820 E/Hollywood Blvd. At the traffic circle, exit onto Hollywood Blvd.
Tips & Suggestions
- 💡 Make sure to have sufficient fuel in your vehicle before starting the journey.
- 💡 Consider checking traffic conditions and planning your departure time accordingly to avoid peak hours.
- 💡 Keep some cash or change with you to pay the tolls along the route.
- 💡 It's a good idea to have a GPS or navigation system to assist you throughout the journey.
- 💡 Pack some snacks and drinks for the road to stay refreshed.
- 💡 Take breaks during the trip to stretch your legs and rest if needed.
- 💡 Familiarize yourself with the route and exits beforehand to ensure a smoother driving experience.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tavares and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tavares and Hollywood.
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Start on East Alfred Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Alfred Street
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 6 min
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3
Turn right onto North Highland Street
1365 ft · 43 sec · North Highland Street
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4
Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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5
Continue on Sanford Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road
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6
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 453 Toll South
2219 ft · 54 sec
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7
Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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8
Keep slight right to continue on FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa
3111 ft · 1 min
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9
Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway
5 mi · 5 min · Wekiva Parkway
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10
Continue on Western Beltway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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11
Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Western Beltway
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12
Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1297 ft · 32 sec
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13
Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min
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14
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
199.3 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Florida's Turnpike
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15
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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16
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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17
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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18
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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19
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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20
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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21
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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22
Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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23
Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
2031 ft · 51 sec
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24
Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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25
Continue straight
119 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard
2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tavares and Hollywood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
199 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tavares and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hollywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tavares to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 251 miles (404 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Tavares and 126.8 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.75 one way or $73.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tavares and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tavares and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 215.83 mi (347.34 km).
#1 Tavares
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 17,832 |
| Coordinates | 28.8041600, -81.7256300 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hollywood
A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 154,611 |
| Coordinates | 26.0112000, -80.1494900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $36.75 | $73.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.38 | $86.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.54 | $77.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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