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Trip from Hollywood, SC to Northwood Estates, SC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

27 mi

43 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hollywood, SC, SC

Hollywood, SC

Darya Sannikova

Downtown Northwood Estates, SC, SC

Northwood Estates, SC

Colon Freld

Trip Overview

Hollywood, SC to Northwood Estates, SC is 27 miles and takes about 42 minutes via SC 162 and I 26, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within South Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads designed for efficient travel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SC 162 6.9 mi 12m
Mark Clark Expressway 4.9 mi 5m
I 26 3.2 mi 4m
Bees Ferry Road 2.8 mi 4m
Glenn McConnell Parkway 2.5 mi 3m
Savannah Highway 2.3 mi 3m
Greenridge Road 0.6 mi 1m
Paul Cantrell Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SC 162 — 6.9 mi, about 12m

Traffic on I-26

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~5,110 veh/hr typical · worst 5,957

Quietest

2 AM

~332 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

15.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Northwood Estates, SC.

1

Start on SC 162

6.9 mi · 12 min · SC 162
2

Merge onto US 17

2.3 mi · 3 min · Savannah Highway
3

Turn left onto S-10-57

2.8 mi · 4 min · Bees Ferry Road
4

Turn right onto SC 461

2.5 mi · 3 min · Glenn McConnell Parkway
5

Continue on SC 461

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Paul Cantrell Boulevard
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
7

Merge onto I 526

4.9 mi · 5 min · Mark Clark Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 17 Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 17 Toward I 26 West: Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 26

3.2 mi · 4 min · I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 209B-A Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 55 sec
Exit 209A Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 43 sec
Toward Moncks Corner Kingstree Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 52; US 78

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Rivers Avenue
16

Turn left onto Greenridge Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greenridge Road
17

Arrive at destination

Greenridge Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.2 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
20.2 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17 Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
8
20.4 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 West: Columbia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 17 Toward I 26 West: Columbia
8
24.3 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209B-A Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Cree...
8
24.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
9
25.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.29 one way

$8.58 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $4.68 $9.35
premium $4.78 $5.08 $10.16
diesel $6.18 $6.57 $13.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.84 $1.30
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.36 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.78 $1.73

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026

Origin

Hollywood, SC

Morning in Hollywood on Tuesday

Local time

8:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

N 14 to 22 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 4:53AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:02AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Destination

Northwood Estates, SC

Morning in Northwood Estates on Tuesday

Local time

8:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

N 15 to 20 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 17 at 4:53AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 3:02AM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

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

1 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

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive has a 65% highway share, meaning you'll experience significant stretches of faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.9 miles on SC 162, offering a good segment of consistent driving before you merge onto other main roads. The profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting a predominantly efficient and direct journey. Expect to transition between state routes and interstate highways, which typically means a mix of moderate speeds and higher speeds. The character of the drive is geared towards getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on SC 162.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 162 and Mark Clark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

57 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

67 ft

Total Descent

65 ft

Highest Point

57 ft

~21.2 mi in

Elevation Range

51 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hollywood, SC and Northwood Estates, SC, road signs point toward Columbia, Goose Creek and Moncks Corner.

Columbia

20.2 mi in | ~31m

Goose Creek

24.3 mi in | ~37m

Moncks Corner

24.3 mi in | ~37m

About the Cities

Starting in Hollywood, SC

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on SC 162. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Northwood Estates, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Northwood Estates, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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