How far is Wauchula, FL from Hollywood, FL?
The driving distance from Wauchula, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Glades County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauchula and Hollywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauchula and Hollywood.
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Start on the route
26 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
3.9 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Continue on Debank Street
23.8 mi · 30 min · Debank Street
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Turn right
51.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
40.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
2525 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1458 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard
2031 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard
3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard
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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 Wauchula and Hollywood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
51.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wauchula 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 Wauchula to Hollywood?
The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Moore Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Wauchula and 88.5 miles from Hollywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.97 one way or $51.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wauchula and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Hollywood.
Stop Ideas Near Moore Haven
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 Moore Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauchula and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 147.55 mi (237.46 km).
#1 Wauchula
City and county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,771 |
| Coordinates | 27.5472600, -81.8114700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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 (-80.14949, 26.0112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $25.97 | $51.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.65 | $61.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.23 | $54.46 |
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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