Trip from Hilton Head, 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 46m

Distance

82.1 mi

132 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 39m ★

6 AM

1h 47m

8 AM

2h 2m

10 AM

1h 52m

12 PM

1h 50m

3 PM

1h 53m

5 PM

2h 1m

8 PM

1h 42m

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, SC to Hollywood, SC covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.84 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

41 miles from Hilton Head, SC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m 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	4.1 mi	4m
Robert Smalls Parkway	3.5 mi	3m
SC 165	2.3 mi	3m
Edward Burton Rodgers Bridge	1.7 mi	1m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 278

0.3 mi · 28 sec · William Hilton Parkway

Continue on US 278

3.8 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 41 miles from Hilton Head, SC, or about 51m 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 51m 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 29m

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, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hilton Head, SC

This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hilton Head, 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

41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Fish Haul Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 79.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

13 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

13.3 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

13.3 mi into trip | ~18m in | SC 170 / Okatie Highway

Merge onto SC 170 / Okatie Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

31.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 21 / Trask Parkway

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

Navigation decision point

79.7 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | SC 165

At end of road, turn right onto SC 165

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.84 one way

$25.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$14.04	$28.08
premium	$4.70	$15.19	$30.39
diesel	$5.61	$18.13	$36.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.6	$8.62	$3.94
Efficient EV	20.5	$7.18	$3.28
EV Truck/SUV	32.8	$11.49	$5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hilton Head, SC

Afternoon in Hilton Head on Saturday

Local time

3:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hollywood, SC

Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday

Local time

3:25 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

1 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 46m 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 31.1

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 82.1

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 82.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and Okatie Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.8 miles on US 17.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and Okatie Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 82.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.3 miles (SC 170 / Okatie Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hilton Head, SC to Hollywood, SC covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 17, Okatie Highway, Trask Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41 miles from Hilton Head, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Hilton Head, SC to Hollywood, SC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hilton Head, 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

Oscar Frazier Park

Island Skiff Adventure Tours

Hilton Head Distillery

King Neptune Sundial

Fish Haul Beach Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hilton Head, SC

Hollywood, SC

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 46m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

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