Origin
Hollywood, SC
Late night in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, SC to Charleston, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the quiet outskirts of Hollywood, SC, to the heart of Charleston, this 20.7-mile journey is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making it a very manageable commute or afternoon excursion. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this route is highly economical for travelers moving between these two Southeast locations. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to consider an overnight split; you have plenty of flexibility to explore and return home on your own schedule. This drive is perfectly suited for those who prefer a straightforward path without the hassle of long-haul travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah Highway | 11.8 mi | 19m |
| SC 162 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Lockwood Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Savannah Highway
— 11.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Charleston, SC.
1
Start on SC 162
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SC 162
2
Merge onto US 17
12 mi
·
19 min
·
Savannah Highway
3
Take the exit
441 ft
·
12 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
5
Turn straight onto Lockwood Drive
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockwood Drive
6
Continue on Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge onto US 17 / Savannah Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Charleston, SC
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
3:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the pace varied as you transition toward the city. You will spend about 33% of your time on highways, providing a nice balance between steady cruising and local navigation. The most significant portion of the journey is an 11.8-mile stretch along Savannah Highway, which serves as your primary connection. As you progress, the road transitions from the SC 162 corridor to the approach via Lockwood Drive. You will find that the road's personality changes from a more rural feel early on to the busier, more urbanized flow as you reach your destination.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Savannah Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near US 17 / Savannah Highway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Charleston, SC is easy. At 36m with 33% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on Savannah Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 17 / Savannah Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charleston, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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