Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Hollywood, SC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

86.9 mi

140 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 47m ★

6 AM

1h 55m

8 AM

2h 12m

10 AM

2h 1m

12 PM

2h 0m

3 PM

2h 2m

5 PM

2h 11m

8 PM

1h 50m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hilton Head Island, SC to Hollywood, SC covers 86.9 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, Okatie Highway, Trask Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.5 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 17	34.8 mi	45m
Okatie Highway	12.2 mi	13m
Trask Parkway	11.6 mi	14m
Fording Island Road	9 mi	13m
William Hilton Parkway	3.9 mi	4m
Robert Smalls Parkway	3.5 mi	3m
SC 165	2.3 mi	3m
Cross Island Parkway	2.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 17 — 34.8 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hilton Head Island, SC and Hollywood, SC.

Start on Allen Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Allen Road

Turn left onto Marshland Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Marshland Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto US 278

2.3 mi · 2 min · Cross Island Parkway

Merge onto US 278

3.9 mi · 4 min · William Hilton Parkway

Continue on US 278

9.0 mi · 13 min · Fording Island Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Keep slight right at fork

147 ft · 4 sec

Merge onto SC 170

12 mi · 13 min · Okatie Highway

Continue on SC 170

1.7 mi · 1 min · Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge

Continue on SC 170

3.5 mi · 3 min · Robert Smalls Parkway

Turn slight left onto US 21

1.2 mi · 1 min · Parris Island Gateway

At end of road, turn left onto US 21

12 mi · 14 min · Trask Parkway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto US 17

35 mi · 45 min · US 17

Turn right onto SC 165

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 165

At end of road, turn right onto SC 165

2.3 mi · 3 min · SC 165

Turn right onto SC 162

176 ft · 3 sec · SC 162

Arrive at destination

SC 162

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 43.5 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 19 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.5 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

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 Hilton Head Island, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hilton Head Island, SC

This is one driving day of about 86.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hilton Head Island, SC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 34.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaufort, SC

43 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

Bluffton, SC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Hilton Head Distillery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: 12–7 pm

+18436864443

Visit website

Coligny Beach Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18433424580

Visit website

Fish Haul Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18433414600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 84.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Marshland Road

Turn left onto Marshland Road

Navigation decision point

2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

18.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

36.8 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 21 / Trask Parkway

At end of road, turn left onto US 21 / Trask Parkway

Navigation decision point

84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | SC 165

At end of road, turn right onto SC 165

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.59 one way

$27.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$14.86	$29.72
premium	$4.70	$16.08	$32.17
diesel	$5.61	$19.19	$38.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.1	$9.12	$4.17
Efficient EV	21.7	$7.60	$3.48
EV Truck/SUV	34.8	$12.17	$5.56

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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

Hilton Head Island, SC

Afternoon in Hilton Head Island on Saturday

Local time

2:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, SC

Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

2:30 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

2 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

1h 55m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Reconstruction era,1861-1900 the historic period in which the United States grappled with the question of how to integrate millions of newly freed African Americans into social, political, economi...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 36

View on nps.gov

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...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $10 near mile 86.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

86.9 mi in 1h 55m, mostly highway — 34.8 mi of that is on US 17.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on US 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Okatie Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Marshland Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Marshland Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

47 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

95 ft

Total Descent

77 ft

Highest Point

47 ft

~80.7 mi in

Elevation Range

52 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 86.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.8 miles on US 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Hollywood, 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 0.2 miles (Marshland Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and 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 Hollywood, SC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hilton Head Island, SC to Hollywood, SC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Corner Perk Hilton Head

Island Skiff Adventure Tours

Oscar Frazier Park

King Neptune Sundial

Hilton Head Distillery

Coligny Beach Park

Fish Haul Beach Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hilton Head Island, SC

Hollywood, SC

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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