How far is West Melbourne, FL from Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from West Melbourne, FL to Hollywood, FL is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
159.52 mi
02h 34m
Flight
145.71 mi
234.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.71 mi
Kilometers
234.49 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.52 mi
Kilometers
256.72 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM EDT
Return by in West Melbourne
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Melbourne
2026-04-18T07:15
Arrive Hollywood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Melbourne
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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From West Melbourne
78.5 mi
01h 17m
To Hollywood
81 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Melbourne and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on Henry Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · Henry Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palm Bay Road Northeast

    2586 ft · 51 sec · Palm Bay Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    3057 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft · 1 min · Hollywood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    119 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft · 39 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Melbourne 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 53%
I 95 South
62.5 mi · 39%
Hollywood Boulevard
3.81 mi · 2%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Coconut Creek Parkway
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.9 mi · 01h 33m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
145.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
01h 17m from West Melbourne
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Melbourne and Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Melbourne to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from West Melbourne and 81 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Melbourne and Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Melbourne and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 145.71 mi (234.49 km).

West Melbourne

#1 West Melbourne

City in Florida, United States of America

Population26,761
Coordinates28.0716800, -80.6533900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Henry Avenue (-80.653388, 28.071752)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.31 L · about $23.35
Round trip
$46.71
11.26 gal · 42.62 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.35 $46.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.88 $51.75
Premium $4.90 $27.56 $55.13
Diesel $4.35 $24.49 $48.98

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Melbourne and Hollywood. The current time is 07:15:35.

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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.