Spanning 204.6 miles across South Carolina, this journey from Hollywood to Spartanburg takes approximately 4 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best approached as a focused one-day trip rather than a multi-day excursion. You should budget roughly $32 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Navigating off the beaten path requires your full attention, as the route avoids major interstates in favor of local roads. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, hands-on driving experience over the predictability of a high-speed highway commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.3 miles from Hollywood, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 26
170.3 mi
3h 4m
Delemar Highway
8.9 mi
15m
State Highway 165
6.4 mi
11m
South Church Street
6 mi
10m
Bacons Bridge Road
3.9 mi
6m
Berlin G Myers Parkway
2.4 mi
4m
Highway 221
2.3 mi
3m
SC 165
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 170.3 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Spartanburg, SC.
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Start on SC 162
176 ft·9 sec·SC 162
2
Turn left onto SC 165
2.3 mi·3 min·SC 165
3
Turn left onto SC 165
6.4 mi·11 min·State Highway 165
4
Continue on SC 165
0.7 mi·1 min·Delemar Highway
5
Continue on SC 165
8.3 mi·14 min·Delemar Highway
6
Continue on Bacons Bridge Road
3.9 mi·6 min·Bacons Bridge Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road
516 ft·9 sec·Old Trolley Road
8
Continue on East Carolina Avenue
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Carolina Avenue
9
Turn right onto SC 165
2.4 mi·4 min·Berlin G Myers Parkway
10
Continue on SC 165
0.3 mi·31 sec·Berlin Myers Parkway
11
Turn right onto US 17 Alternate
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I-26 West
13
Merge onto I 26
147 mi·2 hr 39 min·I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26
24 mi·25 min·I 26
Toward SpartanburgUse the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 28Toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, MooreUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto US 221
2.3 mi·3 min·Highway 221
17
Continue on US 221
6.0 mi·10 min·South Church Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 221; SC 56
Trip Plan
Planning for a single, well-timed stop is recommended to break up the 4-hour and 4-minute travel time effectively. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, prioritize departing early in the day to ensure you navigate the local segments during daylight hours. Keep your navigation system updated, as the reliance on secondary roads like Bacons Bridge Road requires precise turns that are easy to miss. Since you are budgeting $32 for fuel, consider filling up before leaving Hollywood to avoid searching for stations on smaller, less familiar roads. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so don't hesitate to pull over and stretch your legs whenever you encounter a safe, convenient spot along these local highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.3 miles from Hollywood, SC, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 45 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spartanburg, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hollywood, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hollywood, SC
This is one driving day of about 204.6 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Hollywood, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 170.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 196 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|SC 165
Turn left onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
4
21.6 mi into trip|~37m in|Old Trolley Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old Trolley Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.6 mi into trip|~45m in|I 26
Merge onto I 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
172.5 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|I 26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 26 toward Spartanburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Spartanburg
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196 mi into trip|~3h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 221: Spartanburg-South, Moore
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.99 one way
$63.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$34.98
$69.97
premium
$4.70
$37.87
$75.73
diesel
$5.61
$45.17
$90.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Efficient EV
51.2
0
$17.90
$8.18
EV Truck/SUV
81.8
1
$28.64
$13.09
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Hollywood, SC
Late night
in Hollywood on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Spartanburg, SC
Late night
in Spartanburg on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Congaree National Park
National Park
Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 91.7
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic mili...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 204.6
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Two forts stand at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Patriots inside a palmetto log fort, later named Fort Moultrie, defeated the Royal Navy in 1776. As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a technical and engaging experience behind the wheel, as this 204.6-mile path is entirely devoid of interstate travel. You will be navigating via Highway 165, Delemar Highway, and Bacons Bridge Road, which creates a turn-heavy environment that demands constant engagement. Since the highway share is 0%, the pace remains steady and local rather than fast-paced or monotonous. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will frequently transition through changing road conditions. Staying alert is essential, as the local road infrastructure provides a starkly different feel compared to the standard, high-speed regional thoroughfares.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 170.3 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Delemar Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SC 165.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 4m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (Old Trolley Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 170.3 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SC 165): Navigation decision point; at 21.6 miles (Old Trolley Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.6 miles (I 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National Park, Cowpens National Battlefield and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Spartanburg, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
