Origin
Aiken, SC
Afternoon in Aiken on Saturday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Aiken, SC to Hollywood, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
118.2 mi
190 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aiken, SC
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Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Trip Overview
Aiken, SC to Hollywood, SC is 118.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m via Heritage Highway and Charleston Highway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within the Southeast region, specifically in South Carolina. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, making it a good option if you prefer more direct routes over high-speed interstates. It's a manageable trip for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Aiken, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Highway | 21 mi | 31m |
| Charleston Highway | 15.9 mi | 27m |
| Old Barnwell Road | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Savannah Highway | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| Augusta Highway | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| I 95 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Highway 78 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Edisto River Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Heritage Highway
— 21 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aiken, SC and Hollywood, SC.
1
Start on SC 19
387 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
2
Continue on SC 19
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
3
Turn right onto US 1; US 78
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Richland Avenue East
4
Turn slight right onto US 78
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 78
5
Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Old Barnwell Road
6
Turn left onto SC 781
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tinker Creek Road
7
Turn right onto US 78
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Charleston Highway
8
Continue on US 78; SC 39
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US 78
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 78
10
Continue on US 78
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dexter Street
11
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
12
Continue on US 78
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right onto SC 61
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Edisto River Road
14
Continue on SC 61
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Augusta Highway
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Savannah
16
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward SC 64: Lodge, Walterboro
18
Turn left onto SC 64
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Bells Highway
19
Turn right onto US 15
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Jefferies Boulevard
20
Continue on US 17 Alt
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 17 Alt
21
Turn left onto SC 63
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hampton Street
22
Continue on SC 64
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Charleston Highway
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
24
Continue on US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Savannah Highway
25
Turn right onto SC 165
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 165
26
At end of road, turn right onto SC 165
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SC 165
27
Turn right onto SC 162
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
SC 162
28
Arrive at destination
SC 162
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and local road nature, departing Aiken, SC in the morning will give you ample time to reach Hollywood, SC with flexibility. Since this is a single-day trip, you can afford to take your time. The $18 fuel cost suggests keeping an eye on your gas gauge, especially before heading out. Plan for one stop, perhaps midway, to break up the drive. Be mindful of the 'Turn-heavy' profile; staying alert for navigation changes will be key to a smooth journey.
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 59.1 miles from Aiken, SC, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hollywood, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Aiken, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Aiken, SC
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Aiken, 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 Heritage Highway for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Aiken, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 115.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East
Turn right onto US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East
Navigation decision point
5
83.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward SC 64: Lodge, Walterboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 64: Lodge, Walterboro
4
86.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
SC 63 / Hampton Street
Turn left onto SC 63 / Hampton Street
Navigation decision point
4
102 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
US 17 / Ace Basin Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 / Ace Basin Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
115.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
|
SC 165
At end of road, turn right onto SC 165
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.48 one way
$36.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.41 | $5.67 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.55 | $7.56 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Hollywood, SC
Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
6 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
3h 1m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and navigating local roads. With only 21% of the drive on highways, most of your time will be spent on smaller thoroughfares like Heritage Highway, Charleston Highway, and Old Barnwell Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 21 miles on Heritage Highway. Be prepared for a less direct, more engaging driving experience as you weave through local landscapes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Heritage Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.3 miles (SC 63 / Hampton Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Aiken, SC to Hollywood, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Walterboro along the way.
Walterboro
83.3 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 118.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aiken, SC to Hollywood, SC covers 118.2 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Heritage Highway, Charleston Highway, Old Barnwell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.1 miles from Aiken, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 1; US 78 / Richland Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 83.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.3 miles (SC 63 / Hampton Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Aiken, SC to Hollywood, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Walterboro along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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