Origin
Hollywood, SC
Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, SC to Columbia, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
117.7 mi
189 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 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Trip Overview
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Columbia, SC covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 26, Delemar Highway, State Highway 165 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.4 miles on I 26. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.41 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
58.9 miles from Hollywood, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 87.4 mi | 1h 33m |
| Delemar Highway | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 165 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Bacons Bridge Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Jarvis Klapman Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Berlin G Myers Parkway | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| SC 165 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 87.4 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Columbia, 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
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
87 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 111B
Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Augusta Road
16
Turn straight onto SC 12
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
17
Continue on SC 12
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hampton Street
18
Turn right onto Williams Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Williams Street
19
Turn right onto US 21; US 176; US 321
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Huger Street
20
Turn left onto Gervais Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gervais Street
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Gervais Street
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 58.9 miles from Hollywood, SC, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, 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.
+
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 117.7 miles and 2h 26m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 26 for about 87.4 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 58.9 miles from Hollywood, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.4 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 21.6 and 117.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
113 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: West Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111B
Toward US 1 North: West Columbia
5
117 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
US 21; US 176; US 321 / Huger Street
Turn right onto US 21; US 176; US 321 / Huger Street
Navigation decision point
4
117.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
|
Gervais Street
Turn left onto Gervais Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.41 one way
$36.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $20.12 | $40.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
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: 41.2 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 | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.48 | $7.53 |
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
Columbia, SC
Afternoon in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 26m 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.
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
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 93.4
Caution: Backcountry Trail Conditions
Park Closure: Boardwalk Partially Closed for Construction
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
117.7 mi in 2h 26m, mostly highway — 87.4 mi of that is on I 26.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and Delemar Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.6 miles in near Old Trolley Road.
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 117.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 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; at 113 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 117.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.4 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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; at 113 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Congaree National 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 Columbia, SC before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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