Origin
Hollywood, SC
Afternoon in Hollywood on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollywood, SC to Goose Creek, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollywood, SC
Darya Sannikova
Goose Creek, SC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hollywood, SC to Goose Creek, SC covers 28.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SC 162, Mark Clark Expressway, I 26 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on SC 162. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SC 162 | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Mark Clark Expressway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| I 26 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Bees Ferry Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Glenn McConnell Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Savannah Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Goose Creek Boulevard North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Paul Cantrell Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SC 162
— 6.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollywood, SC and Goose Creek, SC.
1
Start on SC 162
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SC 162
2
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Savannah Highway
3
Turn left onto S-10-57
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Bees Ferry Road
4
Turn right onto SC 461
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenn McConnell Parkway
5
Continue on SC 461
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Paul Cantrell Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 526
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Mark Clark Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 26
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Moncks Corner Kingstree
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 52; US 78
442 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rivers Avenue
16
Continue on US 52; US 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Goose Creek Boulevard North
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn straight onto Goose Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Goose Creek Road
19
Continue on Old State Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old State Road
20
Continue on Old State Road
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Old State Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left onto The Oaks Avenue
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
The Oaks Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
The Oaks Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 20.2 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward I 26: Charleston, Columbia
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 26 West: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17
Toward I 26 West: Columbia
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209B-A
Toward US 52: Ashley Phosphate Road, Goose Cree...
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
9
25.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward US 52: Goose Creek, Moncks Corner
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Goose Creek, SC
Afternoon in Goose Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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?
28.6 mi in 44m, mostly highway — 6.9 mi of that is on SC 162.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on SC 162.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SC 162 and Mark Clark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
43 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
85 ft
Total Descent
83 ft
Highest Point
43 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
35 ft
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.
Between Hollywood, SC and Goose Creek, SC, road signs point toward Columbia, Moncks Corner and Moncks Corner Kingstree.
Columbia
20.2 mi in
|
~31m
Moncks Corner
24.3 mi in
|
~37m
Moncks Corner Kingstree
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on SC 162. 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 Goose Creek, 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 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goose Creek, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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