How far is Winter Haven, FL from Hollywood, FL?

Fastest route

The distance from Winter Haven, Florida, to Hollywood, Florida is approximately 210 miles (338 kilometers), and the fastest route takes about 3 hours and 24 minutes. This route includes tolls, and it is recommended to take Florida's Tpke.

Directions

  1. Head west toward 6th St NW. πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ

  2. Turn right onto 6th St NW. ➑️

  3. Turn left onto E Central Ave. ↩️

  4. Continue onto Lake Elbert Dr SE. ➑️

  5. Continue onto FL-542 W/Dundee Rd. ➑️

  6. Continue straight to stay on FL-542 W/Dundee Rd. ➑️

  7. Turn right onto US Hwy 27 S, passing by McDonald's on the right. 🍟

  8. Take the ramp on the left to E State Rd 60 E/W Polk Ave. πŸ›£οΈ

  9. Keep left and merge onto E State Rd 60 E/W Polk Ave. ➑️

  10. Continue to follow E State Rd 60 E, passing by Pizza Hut on the right in 0.8 mi. πŸ•

  11. Take the ramp to Florida's Tpke, then keep right and merge onto Florida's Tpke. 🚘

  12. Follow Florida's Tpke until you reach FL-820 E/Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood. Take exit 20 from I-95 S. πŸ›£οΈ

  13. Merge onto FL-91 S/Florida's Tpke and continue on Florida's Tpke. πŸš—

  14. Take the 595 E exit, then turn right onto Interstate 595 Expy. πŸ›£οΈ

  15. Take exit 10B to merge onto I-95 S toward Miami, and keep right to stay on I-95 S. πŸš—

  16. Finally, take exit 20 for FL-820 E and drive to Hollywood Blvd. πŸš—

  17. Use any lane to turn left onto FL-820 E/Hollywood Blvd. 🚦

  18. At the traffic circle, exit onto Hollywood Blvd. πŸš—

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚘 Plan for a road trip with enough time to cover the 210 miles journey.
  • πŸ” Consider packing some snacks and drinks for the trip, as it will take about 3 hours and 24 minutes.
  • πŸ›£οΈ Be prepared for tolls along the route, so make sure you have some cash or a transponder ready.
  • πŸš— Check the weather and road conditions before starting your journey to avoid any possible road closures or delays.
  • 🚦 Take breaks during the trip to stretch and rest to stay refreshed and alert on the road.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Use a GPS or navigation app to stay on the right track and avoid getting lost.
  • πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ If you plan to visit any attractions along the way, factor in the time it will add to your overall journey.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.95 mi
03h 24m
Flight
169.72 mi
273.13 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.72 mi
Kilometers
273.13 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.95 mi
Kilometers
339.49 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Winter Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winter Haven
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Hollywood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winter Haven
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Indian River Estates
FL

Census-designated place in St.

From Winter Haven
103.5 mi
01h 42m
To Hollywood
107.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81Β°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
77Β°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winter Haven and Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    1932 ft Β· 47 sec Β· West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.2 mi Β· 2 min Β· 1st Street South

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard

    6.9 mi Β· 11 min Β· Cypress Gardens Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.9 mi Β· 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1180 ft Β· 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    694 ft Β· 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi Β· 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    784 ft Β· 19 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    90 m Β· 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft Β· 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    125.3 mi Β· 2 hr 16 min Β· Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1 km Β· 2 min

  13. 13

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

    77 m Β· 15 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft Β· 25 sec Β· Northwest 16th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft Β· 1 min Β· North Andrews Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m Β· 17 sec Β· West Atlantic Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft Β· 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi Β· 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard

    2031 ft Β· 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    3085 ft Β· 1 min Β· Hollywood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    119 m Β· 5 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Hollywood Boulevard

    2817 ft Β· 39 sec Β· Hollywood Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· Hollywood Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winter Haven 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi Β· 59%
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
53.8 mi Β· 26%
I 95 South
15.5 mi Β· 7%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi Β· 1%
1st Street South
1.24 mi Β· 1%
Hollywood Boulevard
1.19 mi Β· 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi Β· 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
169.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River Estates
01h 42m from Winter Haven
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winter Haven and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winter Haven to Hollywood?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Winter Haven and 107.4 miles from Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winter Haven and Partly Sunny near Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian River Estates, 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 Indian River Estates.

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Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

77 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

103 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

112 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winter Haven and Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 169.72 mi (273.13 km).

Winter Haven

#1 Winter Haven

The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.

Population46,578
Coordinates28.0222400, -81.7328600
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Hollywood

#2 Hollywood

A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.

Population154,611
Coordinates26.0112000, -80.1494900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: West Central Avenue (-81.732855, 28.022321)
End: Hollywood Boulevard (-80.149492, 26.011302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L Β· about $30.86
Round trip
$61.72
14.88 gal Β· 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.86 $61.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.19 $68.39
Premium $4.90 $36.43 $72.85
Diesel $4.35 $32.36 $64.73

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 Β· Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winter Haven and Hollywood. The current time is 21:21:00.

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.