How far is Venice, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Venice, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.41 mi
02h 55m
Flight
161.08 mi
259.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.08 mi
Kilometers
259.23 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.41 mi
Kilometers
319.31 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Venice
Tue, May 5, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Venice
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive Hollywood
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Venice
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Venice
99.1 mi
01h 27m
To Hollywood
99.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Venice Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Tuesday
Using Nokomis as the closest live forecast in the Sarasota County weather hub.

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
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 Venice and Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Venice Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · West Venice Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Venice Avenue

    3.7 mi · 8 min · East Venice Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jacaranda Boulevard

    117 m · 6 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2107 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    174.1 mi · 3 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
174 mi · 88%
Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 6%
I 95 South
4.75 mi · 2%
East Venice Avenue
3.65 mi · 2%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
Jacaranda Boulevard
0.71 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
01h 27m from Venice
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Venice 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 Venice to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Venice and 99.3 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Venice and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Venice and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 161.08 mi (259.23 km).

Venice

#1 Venice

City in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population24,634
Coordinates27.0997800, -82.4542600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Venice Avenue (-82.45422, 27.099768)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.5 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.07
14 gal · 53 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.04 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.17 $64.34
Premium $4.90 $34.27 $68.54
Diesel $4.35 $30.45 $60.90

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 Venice and Hollywood. The current time is 00:44:59.

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.