How far is Valparaiso, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Valparaiso, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 618.3 miles (995.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 495.9 miles (798 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
618.32 mi
09h 16m
Flight
495.85 mi
798 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
495.85 mi
Kilometers
798 km
Flight Time
00h 59m

Driving Distance

Road route
618.32 mi
Kilometers
995.09 km
Drive Time
09h 16m

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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 09h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Wed, May 13, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Valparaiso
Wed, May 13, 12:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valparaiso
2026-05-12T17:50
Arrive Hollywood
Wed, May 13, 3:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:16 PM to 5:46 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valparaiso
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Micanopy
FL

Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Valparaiso
307.5 mi
04h 38m
To Hollywood
310.8 mi
04h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Avenue

    39 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nordberg Avenue

    751 ft · 36 sec · Nordberg Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway

    887 ft · 24 sec · Valparaiso Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Aurora Street

    1989 ft · 1 min · Aurora Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Government Avenue

    1875 ft · 48 sec · Government Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West John Sims Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West John Sims Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Partin Drive

    17.4 mi · 23 min · North Partin Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    226.1 mi · 4 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valparaiso and Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
227 mi · 37%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 19%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 19%
I-75 South
108 mi · 17%
North Partin Drive
17.4 mi · 3%
I 95 South
15.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+122.4 mi
495.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micanopy
04h 38m from Valparaiso
Leave By
5:28 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Valparaiso and Mostly Sunny then Scattered 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 Valparaiso to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 618.3 miles (995.1 km) and usually takes 09h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307.5 miles from Valparaiso and 310.8 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 495.9 miles (798 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $90.51 one way or $181.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 193.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valparaiso and Hollywood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Valparaiso and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Micanopy

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

17 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

34 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

64 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 495.85 mi (798 km).

Valparaiso

#1 Valparaiso

City in Florida

Population5,848
Coordinates30.5085300, -86.5027300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Avenue (-86.502728, 30.50866)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 995 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.82 gal
82.59 L · about $90.51
Round trip
$181.02
43.64 gal · 165.18 L
Estimated CO2
193.9 kg one way
Round trip: 387.8 kg / 855 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $90.51 $181.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $100.28 $200.57
Premium $4.90 $106.83 $213.66
Diesel $4.35 $94.92 $189.83

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Valparaiso, FL and Hollywood, FL. The current time in Valparaiso is 17:50:57, although it is 18:50:57 in Hollywood.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.