Origin
Hollywood, SC
Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, SC to Aiken, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
118.1 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
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 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Aiken, SC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hollywood, SC to Aiken, SC is 118.1 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 stays within the Southeast region, specifically South Carolina, offering a single-day trip option. Expect a local feel with a good amount of turning, rather than a straightforward interstate journey. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is manageable for most drivers looking for a direct connection between these two points.
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 Hollywood, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Highway | 21 mi | 31m |
| Charleston Highway | 15.7 mi | 26m |
| Old Barnwell Road | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| Savannah Highway | 11.9 mi | 15m |
| Augusta Highway | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| 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 Hollywood, SC and Aiken, SC.
1
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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 165
4
Turn left onto US 17
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Savannah Highway
5
Continue on US 17
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ace Basin Parkway
6
Turn right onto SC 64
13 mi
·
22 min
·
Charleston Highway
7
Continue on SC 64
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hampton Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Alt
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Jefferies Boulevard
9
Continue on US 15
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15
10
Turn left onto SC 64 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bells Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 95 North: Florence
12
Merge onto I 95
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward SC 61: Canadys, Bamberg
14
Turn left
106 ft
·
4 sec
Toward SC 61 West: Bamberg
15
Turn left onto SC 61
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Augusta Highway
16
Continue on SC 61
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Edisto River Road
17
Turn straight onto US 78
21 mi
·
31 min
·
Heritage Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 78
19
Continue on US 78
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dexter Street
20
Continue on US 78
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 78
21
Continue on US 78
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto US 78; SC 39
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
23
Turn left onto SC 781
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Tinker Creek Road
24
Turn right onto Old Barnwell Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Old Barnwell Road
25
At end of road, turn left onto US 78
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Charleston Highway
26
Continue on US 78
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Richland Avenue East
27
Turn left onto SC 19
235 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chesterfield Street South
28
Arrive at destination
SC 19
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time, you can comfortably start your journey anytime in the morning or early afternoon to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing, but it's wise to plan for fuel before you leave Hollywood, SC, as the $18 fuel cost suggests it's not an excessively expensive trip to begin with. Pay close attention to signage as you transition between Heritage Highway, Charleston Highway, and Old Barnwell Road, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means navigation is key to staying on track for Aiken.
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 Hollywood, SC, or about 1h 32m 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 32m 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 Aiken, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 118.1 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 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 Hollywood, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 31.9 and 112.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
31.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 17 Alt / South Jefferies Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 17 Alt / South Jefferies Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
34.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: Florence
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: Florence
5
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward SC 61: Canadys, Bamberg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 61: Canadys, Bamberg
4
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Turn left toward SC 61 West: Bamberg
Navigation decision point
Toward SC 61 West: Bamberg
4
112.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
US 78 / Charleston Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 78 / Charleston Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.47 one way
$36.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.19 | $40.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
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: 41.3 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 | 35.4 | 0 | $12.40 | $5.67 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $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
Aiken, SC
Afternoon in Aiken on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SW 2 to 8 mph
1% chance
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
10 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
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
View on nps.gov
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...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 16.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns and navigate through local roads more than high-speed highways. Only 19% of the drive is on highways, so be prepared for a less continuous, more varied experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21 miles on Heritage Highway. The shift from Heritage Highway to Charleston Highway and then Old Barnwell Road indicates a progression through different local road networks, requiring your attention to navigation.
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 31.9 miles in near US 17 Alt / South Jefferies Boulevard.
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 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.9 miles (US 17 Alt / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hollywood, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Bamberg along the way.
Bamberg
45 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 118.1 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 (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Aiken, SC covers 118.1 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 Hollywood, SC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.47 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 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.9 miles (US 17 Alt / South Jefferies Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 34.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hollywood, SC to Aiken, SC, road signs begin pointing toward Bamberg along the way.
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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